Mountain Biking Information

Destination Resorts Vail is happy to offer two free courtesy bikes during the summer months - first come, first serve!

Mountain biking on Vail Mountain can come in many forms.  Whether you are looking for a heart-pounding climb, an exhilarating single track or a moderate coasting road, there's something just for you!  Grab a trail map and head out to explore the miles of wonderful mountain biking terrain!

We recommend Wheel Base or Vail Sports, both located in the Landmark Building.

Local Trails:
Eagle's Loop
Great for the beginner biker with scenic vistas and access from the Eagle Bahn Gondola - 1 mile (1.6 km)

Upper Fireweed
A beautiful bike trail for beginners from Adventure Ridge to Mid-Vail - 1.2 miles (1.9 km)

Gitalong Road
An alternative to Village Trail with a pleasant winding gravel road most of the way - 5 miles (8 km)

Cub's Way
Gravel road connecting Fred's Lunch to Lion Down - 1.5 miles (2.4 km)

Village Trail
Longest and most pleasant route on the mountain - a winding gravel road that traverses the mountain in a descent - 7 miles (11.3 km)

Fred's Lunch
An alternating single and double track path that leads from Mid-Vail down the mountain, providing spectacular views - 3.2 miles (4.8 km)

Mid-Vail Escape
Challenging single and double track that takes you from the top of Kloser's Klimb to Mid-Vail with spectacular views of the Gore Range - 2.2 miles (3.5 km)

Grand Traverse
Vail's signature trail crossing the Back Bowls, starts easy and becomes more difficult, accessed from Adventure Ridge or the Wildwood connector - 5.3 miles (8.5 km)

South 6 Escape
This single track off Village Trail is a challenging option for intermediate bikers - .75 miles (1.2 km)

Lion Down
Downhill all the way from Adventure Ridge on this beautiful, winding single track through groves of Aspen trees - 6 miles (9.7 km)

Bad Simba
Closed for construction

Kloser's Klimb
A grueling 1,000 foot climb from Adventure Ridge to Patrol Headquarters - 2.4 miles (3.9 km)

Mane Lane
Formerly part of the LionsHead Loop, this is a steep single track with can be used as a side route on Lion Down - .6 miles (1km)

'94 Downhill
The 1994 World Cup Championship Downhill race course is a difficult combination of steep descents and technical single track that begins at Mid-Vail and ends at Golden Peak - 3.8 miles (6.11 km)

LionsHead (LH) Loop
Closed for construction - 3.8 miles (6.33 km)

Vail Village (VV) Loop
Most difficult loop with single track, 4x4 roads, steep descents and a 1,000 foot climb - 4 miles (6.6 km)

Golden Peak (GP) Loop
Closed for construction - 3 miles (5 km)

Magic Forest
Starts at Adventure Ridge and works its way down to Cubs Way.  This single track winds its way through the woods with several drop-offs and challenging terrain features.

'94 Downhill
The 1994 World Championship Downhill is a difficult combination of steep descents and technical single track from Mid-Vail to Golden Peak, proper downhill equipment is recommended - 3.8 miles (6.11 km)

Lower Fred's Lunch
Downhill trail with technical elements - .8 miles