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1,834 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
8,216 ft
Altitude min
8,351 ft
Altitude max
8,335 ft
Altitude start
8,215 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-41%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
1,549 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
Avg time

Lionshead Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vail Mountain
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

100 yd access in and out of Lionshead base area/ gondola yard from multiple trails including Hanks Hideaway, Mane Lane, Lion Down. 4-5 flat, loose switchbacks, heavy use by all abilities. Re-routed in Spring 2016 by Momentum Trail Concepts.

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  • 4 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 369 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 11, 2025 @ 11:19am
Jun 11, 2025
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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
Jun 15, 2024 @ 6:00am
Jun 15, 2024
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Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:52pm
Mar 28, 2024
 reporter It's ski season - go ski!
Sep 16, 2023 @ 3:00pm
Sep 16, 2023
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Dry
Avg: 3.32 (3 votes)
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