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The Best Hiking in Vail

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Top hiking spots in and near Vail

  • Vail, Colorado

    Spraddle Creek Trail

    4.35 mi / 1270 ft gain
    Spraddle Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Sunset Hike on the West Vail Trail

    3.0
    2 mi / 300 ft gain
    Starting 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...
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Berrypicker Trail

    6.23 mi / 2287 ft gain
    Berrypicker Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Hike the Upper Piney River Trail

    4.0
    5.6 mi / 350 ft gain
    Beginning 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...
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Eagle's Nest Ridge Route

    5.99 mi / 1640 ft gain
    Eagle's Nest Ridge Route is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Hike to Booth Falls and Booth Lake, CO

    5.0
    10 mi / 3000 ft gain
    This 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...
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Davos Trail

    5.55 mi / 892 ft gain
    Davos Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Pitkin Lake Trail

    9.53 mi / 3022 ft gain
    Pitkin Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Minturn, Colorado

    Game Creek Trail

    6.91 mi / 2290 ft gain
    Game Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Minturn, Colorado.
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Meadow Mountain

    9.63 mi / 2185 ft gain
    Meadow Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minturn, Colorado.
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  • Minturn, Colorado

    Grouse Lake Trail

    8.97 mi / 2930 ft gain
    Grouse Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Minturn, Colorado.
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  • Minturn, Colorado

    Two Elk National Recreation Trail

    18.85 mi / 4760 ft gain
    Two Elk National Recreation Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minturn, Colorado.
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  • Vail, Colorado

    Gore Creek Trail to Buffalo Pass

    12.7 mi / 3038 ft gain
    Gore Creek Trail to Buffalo Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Bond, Colorado

    Falls via Upper Piney River Trail

    5.74 mi / 564 ft gain
    Falls via Upper Piney River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Bond, Colorado

    Mount Powell from Piney Lake

    10.03 mi / 4124 ft gain
    Mount Powell from Piney Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Vail, Colorado.
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  • Bond, Colorado

    Upper Piney River Falls Trail

    5.86 mi / 525 ft gain
    Upper Piney River Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Vail, Colorado.
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