The Vail Valley offers a wide range of mountain biking experiences, from family-friendly trails to challenging downhill runs. Vail’s bike park, for example, features a variety of trails, including flow trails, tech trails, and jump lines, with over 2200 feet of vertical per run according to a YouTube video. Other popular options include the Gore Creek Trail, which is great for beginners, and the Eagle Valley Trail, which connects various towns in the valley according to Discover Vail. For those seeking a more adventurous ride, trails like Son of Middle Creek and the Berrypicker trail offer more technical challenges, according to a local outdoors website.
Popular Trails and Areas:
- Vail Bike Park: Known for its well-built trails, variety of terrain, and beautiful scenery according to YouTube videos. [links below]
- Gore Creek Trail: A family-friendly option with wide, unpaved paths and minimal elevation gain according to Discover Vail.
- Eagle Valley Trail: A paved path that connects Avon, Edwards, and other towns in the valley, offering a safe and scenic route according to the Town of Avon (CO).
- Son of Middle Creek: A local favorite with challenging singletrack.
- Berrypicker Trail: Offers a variety of terrain and challenges for intermediate to advanced riders according to Vail Ski Resort.
- Vail Pass: A paved path that offers a scenic and mostly downhill ride from the top of Vail Pass down to Frisco or Dillon according to Pioneer Sports Frisco CO.
Bike Rentals and Shuttles:
- Venture Sports: Offers mountain bike rentals and shuttle services.
- Pioneer Sports: Provides Vail Pass shuttle services for a scenic, mostly downhill.
- Vail Sports: Offers trail and full suspension mountain bike rentals.
Other Considerations:
- Eagle Ranch Golf Course: Offers groomed nordic and fat biking trails.
- Haymaker: The first two loops are open year-round for fat biking.
- Bellyache Rd: Not groomed but popular for hiking, skiing, and fat biking.
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