The Best Hiking in Vail
Looking for the best hiking in Vail? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Vail. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Vail
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Vail, Colorado
Spraddle Creek Trail
4.35 mi / 1270 ft gainSpraddle Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Sunset Hike on the West Vail Trail
3.02 mi / 300 ft gainStarting in Lionshead, Vail, CO take the Gondola 19 up to the top of the mountain and head west straight out past Chair 26 and towards the Vail Mountain Wedding deck. Past the deck there will be a trail that you can follow out onto the edge of the mountain called the W Vail Trail. This trail will...Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Berrypicker Trail
6.23 mi / 2287 ft gainBerrypicker Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Hike the Upper Piney River Trail
4.05.6 mi / 350 ft gainBeginning at an elevation of 9,397 feet, this hike provides an easy 2.8 mile (one way) trip through the gorgeous meadows against the distant aspens and alpines. Wildflowers and wildlife are abundant, which make this trip a fantastic education and play experience for kids.Coordinates for the trail...Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Eagle's Nest Ridge Route
5.99 mi / 1640 ft gainEagle's Nest Ridge Route is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Hike to Booth Falls and Booth Lake, CO
5.010 mi / 3000 ft gainThis day hike begins as a steady climb through aspen trees for the first mile. The trail then flattens out a bit, and you reach Booth Falls at mile two. This is a beautiful 60 ft waterfall that allows for easy rock climbing and hiking through the stream upstream of the falls. This is also a popul...Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Davos Trail
5.55 mi / 892 ft gainDavos Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Pitkin Lake Trail
9.53 mi / 3022 ft gainPitkin Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Minturn, Colorado
Game Creek Trail
6.91 mi / 2290 ft gainGame Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Minturn, Colorado.Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Meadow Mountain
9.63 mi / 2185 ft gainMeadow Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minturn, Colorado.Read more -
Minturn, Colorado
Grouse Lake Trail
8.97 mi / 2930 ft gainGrouse Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Minturn, Colorado.Read more -
Minturn, Colorado
Two Elk National Recreation Trail
18.85 mi / 4760 ft gainTwo Elk National Recreation Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minturn, Colorado.Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Gore Creek Trail to Buffalo Pass
12.7 mi / 3038 ft gainGore Creek Trail to Buffalo Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Bond, Colorado
Falls via Upper Piney River Trail
5.74 mi / 564 ft gainFalls via Upper Piney River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Bond, Colorado
Mount Powell from Piney Lake
10.03 mi / 4124 ft gainMount Powell from Piney Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Vail, Colorado.Read more -
Bond, Colorado
Upper Piney River Falls Trail
5.86 mi / 525 ft gainUpper Piney River Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Vail, Colorado.Read more