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1.8 miles
Distance
266 ft
Climb
-884 ft
Descent
00:09:43
Avg time
-617 ft
Altitude change
8,343 ft
Altitude min
8,979 ft
Altitude max
8,961 ft
Altitude start
8,343 ft
Altitude end
-6.509%
Grade
-46.765%
Grade max
41.507%
Grade min
2,711 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
497 ft
Distance flat
00:09:43
Avg time
Hanks Hideaway Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaVail Mountain
Vail, Colorado -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#44563 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Trail was upgraded and rerouted by Momentum Trail Concepts in the summer of 2018. They eliminated many of the uphill/pedally sections, although there are still a few. Great re-route and change to this trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 32 miles average
6 Months
- 9 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 421 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to hanks-hideaway trailhead
(39.634160, -106.387730)
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Routes with this trail
19 miles • 1,720 ft • 9 • Shuttled •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanks Hideaway
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Where is Hanks Hideaway located?
Hanks Hideaway is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.63416, -106.38773.
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How hard is Hanks Hideaway?
Hanks Hideaway is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.509%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hanks Hideaway?
Hanks Hideaway has 266 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 884 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,343 ft to 8,979 ft.
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Is Hanks Hideaway a point to point trail?
Yes, Hanks Hideaway is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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