Vail Mountain Activities |
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Hiking Vail Mountain |
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Wander through fields of brilliant wild flowers, native wildlife and breathtaking views. Take a gondola ride up to the top of Vail Mountain to get a glimpse of our own "14-er", the Mount of the Holy Cross. Or begin from one of many trails.
View the 2009 Summer Trail Map.
Vail Mountain Hiking Trails are listed below.
Eagle's Loop
Green: Short ridge-top loop with great views of Mount of the Holy Cross - 1 mile (1.6 km), 15-20 minutes
Lower Fireweed
Green: Beautiful wooded trail between Eagle's Nest and Mid-Vail - 1 mile (1.6 km), 30-40 minutes, loop with Upper Fireweed - 2.2 miles (3.5 km), 1 - 1.5 hours
Berrypicker
Blue: Starting at Lower Fireweed, this intermediate trail winds down from Mid-Vail or Eagle's Nest to Vail Village or LionsHead, picnic at Minnie's Deck along the way - 4.6 miles (7.4 km), 2-3 hours.
Kinnickinnick
Blue: A wooded trail connecting Ridge Route at Wildwood and heads to Mid-Vail - 2 miles (3.2 km), 2 hours, combine with Ridge Route - 3.4 miles (5.5 km), 3.5-4 hours
Ptarmigan Loop
Blue: Scenic trail through shaded woods connecting with Ridge Route at Wildwood to Ptarmigan Point and back - 1.2 miles (1.9 km), 30-40 minutes, loop with Ridge Route - 4 miles (4.2 km), 2.5-3 hours
Ridge Route
Blue: Intermediate ridge climb from Eagle's Nest to Wildwood and back with spectacular views - 2.8 miles (4.5km), 1.5-2 hours
Sunlight
Blue: Beautiful trail connecting Ridge Route and Kinnickinnick at Wildwood finishing at Patrol Headquarters - 1.5 miles (2.4 km), 1 hour, length with connecting trails varies - 3.5-4.5 miles (5.6-7.2 km), 2.5-3 hours
Bad Simba
Black: Steep side trail formerly part of LionsHead Loop - .75 miles (1.2 km)
