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6.2 miles
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-1,153 ft
Descent
00:33:53
Avg time
-1,067 ft
Altitude change
10,326 ft
Altitude min
11,405 ft
Altitude max
11,394 ft
Altitude start
10,328 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-60%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
4,203 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3,465 ft
Distance flat
00:33:53
Avg time

Grand Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vail Mountain
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #107238 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Amazing view of the Back Bowls, Holy Cross, and the Sawatch Range. A few ups but mostly down and fun, flowy singletrack.

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Jul 27, 2025 @ 4:05pm
Jul 27, 2025
 Dry & dusty. the trail is clear from top to bottom; no trees down.
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
Jun 24, 2024 @ 1:41pm
Jun 24, 2024
 reporter Might still be some patches of snow in the higher/shadier areas
Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:52pm
Mar 28, 2024
 reporter It's ski season - go ski!
Oct 22, 2023 @ 2:50am
Oct 22, 2023
 North facing is untracked snow. South facing mostly good, a few small snow patches
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        Directions to grand-traverse trailhead (39.605370, -106.322000)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Traverse

        ▼ Where is Grand Traverse located?
        Grand Traverse is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.60537, -106.322.
        ▼ How hard is Grand Traverse?
        Grand Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grand Traverse?
        Grand Traverse has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,326 ft to 11,405 ft.
        ▼ Is Grand Traverse a point to point trail?
        Grand Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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