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Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
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Vail Valley
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
7 trails
- E-Bike
1 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
8 trails
- Trail Running
8 trails
Region Details
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- 4
Region Status
Open as of Jul 18, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 7
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 8
- Trails Trail Running
- 8
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,916 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,799 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,699 ft
- Reports
- 224
- Photos
- 135
- Ridden Counter
- 1,326
Popular Vail Pass Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 4 miles • 1,167 ft • 575 •
Steep climbs and short rippin downhills through high alpine pine forest. The views are incredible. Not an easy trail so please be prepared to hike your bike. Used primarily as a connector to . Access from Shrine Pass Rd.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 82 ft • 409 •
Fun fast descent through the Back Bowls and awesome wildflowers to connect to . Traversing ride above China Wall with some incredible views. A short Hike-a-Bike near the Orient Express Lift included.
• 65 ★ 3.7 • 7 miles • 0 ft • 314 •
Typically referred to separately as and East, with the division at Pass sign and the Bowman's Shortcut intersection. via Bowman's is one of the areas best longer rides, shuttled by many via Shrine Pass Rd our of Red Cliff. Other good...
• 85 ★ 4.9 • 2 miles • 22 ft • 225 •
One of the less ridden but better downhills in the Vail Valley. It takes some serious effort to get there and ends with a lot of paved bike path but its still worth it if you have the legs. Tight, steep, flowy trail in pines and on some...
Vail Pass Mountain Bike Routes
19 miles • 1,720 ft • 9 • Shuttled •
Bowmans Shortcut to to Vail
7 miles • 0 • Point to Point •
You think you’ve seen wildflowers? This trail can change your perspective. Ride it in mid to late July...
16 miles • 1,685 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
One of the best point to point routes on Vail pass. Amazing views and lots of great downhill.
Photos of Vail Pass Mountain Bike
Videos of Vail Pass Mountain Bike
trail: Two Elk
0:19 |
275 |
Jan 25, 2019
youtuber
![Two Elk (West) - Finally Riding in Colorado...]()
trail: Two Elk Connect
27:59 |
202 |
Aug 25, 2023 , Vail
trail: Bowmans Shortcut (1851)
5:01 |
202 |
Aug 5, 2023 , Vail
trail: Two Elk
5:01 |
183 |
Aug 5, 2023 , Vail
trail: Two Elk East
6:08 |
265 |
Jul 17, 2023 , Vail
trail: Two Elk
6:01 |
680 |
Jun 4, 2020 , Vail
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Elk | Jul 18, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Denver) Jul 18, 2026 | Dry | esaeger1 VVMTA | ||
| Bowmans Shortcut (1851) | Jul 18, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Denver) Jul 18, 2026 | Dry | esaeger1 VVMTA | ||
| Two Elk East | Jul 18, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Denver) Jul 18, 2026 | Dry | esaeger1 VVMTA | ||
| Two Elk Connect | Jul 27, 2025 @ 4:06pm Jul 27, 2025 | Dry | dhfox322 | ||
| Shrine Pass Road | Jul 2, 2024 @ 9:48am Jul 2, 2024 | Dry | sammyc151 VVMTA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| esaeger1 | add | report | activity #99493888 and 2 more | Jul 18, 2026 @ 5:56pm Jul 18, 2026 |
| onlythebest | wishlist | trail | activity #99479438 and 1 more | Jul 18, 2026 @ 1:31pm Jul 18, 2026 |
| sammyc151 | add | report | activity #98588404 | Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:26am Jul 6, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | report | activity #98182572 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 12:03am Jul 1, 2026 |
| Deepseachris | ridden | trail | activity #97044109 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:43am Jun 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Usually very overgrown and not all that fun.... | Jun 4, 2026 @ 9:53pm Jun 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | First time out of the bike park? | Sep 29, 2025 @ 10:26am Sep 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | Awesome DH trail. “Moderate” tech and... | Aug 17, 2025 @ 4:21pm Aug 17, 2025 | ||
| trail | If you enjoy getting off your bike and pushing... | Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:51pm Aug 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rode this up from the trailhead near Minturn,... | Aug 1, 2025 @ 3:10pm Aug 1, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Mountain | 4 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 2.6 km |
| Minturn Bike Park | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2.7 km | |
| Vail Nordic Center | 10 | 1 | 3.9 km | ||
| North Vail | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6.2 km | |
| Beaver Creek & Arrowhead | 7 | 20 | 4 | 9.5 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 7 | 37 miles | 13,917 ft | 31 miles | 3,799 ft | #4,494 | #1,585 | 115 | 231 | 4 | 1,207 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 11 miles | 2,497 ft | 9 miles | 2,497 ft | #7,025 | #2,033 | 137 | 42 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 28 miles | 10,535 ft | 25 miles | 3,268 ft | #1,560 | #805 | 101 | ||||
| Hike | 8 | 37 miles | 13,917 ft | 31 miles | 3,799 ft | #2,977 | #1,025 | 20 | 223 | 93 | ||
| Trail Running | 8 | 37 miles | 13,917 ft | 31 miles | 3,799 ft | #5,316 | #1,626 | 223 | 1 | 40 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 11 miles | 2,497 ft | 9 miles | 2,497 ft | 2 | 49 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 11 miles | 2,497 ft | 9 miles | 2,497 ft | 49 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Vail Pass
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vail Pass?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vail Pass are:
- Two Elk East (4.5/5)
- Two Elk Connect (4/5)
- Two Elk (3.9/5)
- Bowmans Shortcut (1851) (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Vail Pass?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Vail Pass are:
- September (13 activities)
- July (10 activities)
- August (8 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Vail Pass?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Vail Pass. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Vail Pass?
The longest trail in Vail Pass is Two Elk at 7.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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