Basics
- Location:
- South of Gypsum, west of Vail on I-70.
- Length:
- 10 miles oneway
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate,
Advanced - Aerobic Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time To Allow:
- 2 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 2500 feet
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
This trail crosses sagebrush and pinion-juniper woodland in lower elevations, before climbing to oak brush, aspen, spruce, and lodgepole pine forest. Scenic views of the Eagle River Valley are outstanding, and deer, elk and other wildlife may be seen along the trail. A few steep and rough stretches raise the difficulty level of this route.
Details
Location:
South of Gypsum, west of Vail on I-70.
Length:
10 miles oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Advanced
Advanced
Aerobic Difficulty:
Difficult
Time To Allow:
2 hours
Elevation Change:
2500
Season:
Spring to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Gypsum, head east on Highway 6 past the airport. Turn right at the County Road, go 1/4 miles, and turn left on the dirt road. There is an informal trailhead with limited signing along the route.
