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2.6 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-1,333 ft
Descent
00:14:09
Avg time
-1,197 ft
Altitude change
8,966 ft
Altitude min
10,164 ft
Altitude max
10,163 ft
Altitude start
8,966 ft
Altitude end
-8.827%
Grade
-40.024%
Grade max
18.073%
Grade min
2,154 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
499 ft
Distance flat
00:14:09
Avg time

Fred's Lunch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vail Mountain
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62498 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

2018 Trail upgrades by Momentum Trail Concepts. More berms, more flow, and and awesome new section to finish on.

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  • 22 miles average
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  • 21 miles avg distance
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Fred's Lunch Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2024 @ 1:47pm
Jun 24, 2024
 reporter Most trails on Vail Mountain are dry. Some still have snow and downed trees. Please respect individual closures posted by Vail Resorts
Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:52pm
Mar 28, 2024
 reporter It's ski season - go ski!
Jun 23, 2023 @ 11:11am
Jun 23, 2023
 Very dry and loose up top. Otherwise riding great, and the jumps are in perfect condition.
Jun 19, 2023 @ 11:42am
Jun 19, 2023
 reporter Due to our average winter season there is still some lingering snow and mud on Fred's Lunch. Current weather conditions should help it melt and...
Oct 26, 2022 @ 12:26pm
Oct 26, 2022
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Dry
Avg: 4.46 (9 votes)
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        Directions to fred-s-lunch trailhead (39.615310, -106.368540)

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        Vail Bike Park - Fred's Lunch 24 Jul 2024
        9:37 | 84 | Feb 24, 2025 , Vail
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fred's Lunch

        ▼ Where is Fred's Lunch located?
        Fred's Lunch is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61531, -106.36854.
        ▼ How hard is Fred's Lunch?
        Fred's Lunch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.827%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fred's Lunch?
        Fred's Lunch has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,333 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,966 ft to 10,164 ft.
        ▼ Is Fred's Lunch a point to point trail?
        Yes, Fred's Lunch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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