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2.1 miles
Distance
1,011 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:31:57
Avg time
988 ft
Altitude change
10,185 ft
Altitude min
11,173 ft
Altitude max
10,185 ft
Altitude start
11,173 ft
Altitude end
8.884%
Grade
-13.591%
Grade max
45.82%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
917 ft
Distance down
586 ft
Distance flat
00:31:57
Avg time
Mid-Vail Escape Details
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Riding AreaVail Mountain
Vail, Colorado -
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Local Popularity10 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 20 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#152783 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Primarily used by locals as a climbing route to access PHQ and on to the Grand Traverse or out to Two Elk Connector. A bit steep of a climb but the better climb up to PHQ. Can be ridden downhill as a fast and steep down.
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Directions to midvail-escape trailhead
(39.613380, -106.366890)
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Where is Mid-Vail Escape located?
Mid-Vail Escape is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61338, -106.36689.
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How hard is Mid-Vail Escape?
Mid-Vail Escape is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.884%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Mid-Vail Escape?
Mid-Vail Escape has 1,011 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,185 ft to 11,173 ft.
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Is Mid-Vail Escape a point to point trail?
Mid-Vail Escape is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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