more stats
161 ft
Distance
-4 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
10,993 ft
Altitude min
10,996 ft
Altitude start
10,994 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
69 ft
Distance down

Windows Access Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Vail Mountain
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Windows Access Road is an emergency access point for Grand Traverse. In the summer of 2022 it can be used to access Grand Traverse since the trail is closed to the West to Cougar Ridge for lift tower construction.

Tags

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 37 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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Windows Access Road Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2024 @ 1:48pm
Jun 24, 2024
 reporter Most trails on Vail Mountain are dry. Some still have snow and downed trees. Please respect individual closures posted by Vail Resorts
Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:53pm
Mar 28, 2024
 reporter It's ski season - go ski!
Oct 26, 2022 @ 12:26pm
Oct 26, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windows Access Road located?
      Windows Access Road is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.60534, -106.36282.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windows Access Road?
      The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,993 ft to 10,996 ft.
      ▼ Is Windows Access Road a point to point trail?
      Windows Access Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Windows Access Road?
      Windows Access Road is 161 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windows Access Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Windows Access Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Windows Access Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windows Access Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Windows Access Road?
      Windows Access Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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