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1.5 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:20:48
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
8,267 ft
Altitude min
8,426 ft
Altitude max
8,267 ft
Altitude start
8,304 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
3,717 ft
Distance climb
3,990 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:20:48
Avg time

Vail Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vail
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #254535 in Trail Running
    • #95117 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Vail Trail is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Vail Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Jul 3, 2026 @ 3:05pm (America/Denver)
Jul 3, 2026
 Not good for biking. This is a hiking trail.
Jul 6, 2025 @ 10:36am
Jul 6, 2025
seems like trail is closed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vail Trail

        ▼ Where is Vail Trail located?
        Vail Trail is located in Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.63761, -106.36694.
        ▼ How hard is Vail Trail?
        Vail Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vail Trail?
        Vail Trail has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,267 ft to 8,426 ft.
        ▼ Is Vail Trail a point to point trail?
        Vail Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Vail Trail?
        Vail Trail is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vail Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Vail Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vail Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vail Trail are:
        • June (4 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Vail Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vail Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Vail Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Vail Trail. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Vail Trail?
        Vail Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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