VAIL PASS BIKE TRAIL – TO VAIL
Enjoy a 2-hour, thrilling yet easy coast down 3,000 vertical feet on the Vail Pass paved bike path. Surround yourself with incredible views of snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and beaver ponds. Follow the Gore Valley Trail through beautiful Vail and into Lionshead. The Vail Pass Bike Tour will give you a memorable sense of achievement. Do not miss this unique and exhilarating way to see and experience the Rockies.
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ROAD BIKING
Vail summer resort is home to all levels of Mountain biking and Road biking trails. For an easy to moderate road ride, the paved Vail Recreation Path runs along the banks of Gore Creek in Vail and stretches through the Vail Valley. Winding down from East Vail the path crosses through Vail Village and then continues west down the valley through Dowd Junction, then onto Avon and Edwards. Eagle County offers 58 miles of paved recreational paths!
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GUIDED HIKING
Vail offer miles of scenic hiking trails for all ability levels. Explore the wildflowers, catch a glimpse of wildlife, and enjoy the amazing views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Vail Mountain offers numerous hiking trails to be explored, both by foot or by Gondola. Explore Vail Mountain on a guided hike with an interactive hiking expert through the White River National Forest and learn about the area’s flora and fauna.
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GORE CREEK MINI GOLF
Practice your short game on this 9-hole course, situated at the base of the Born Free Express Lift (#8) across from the Lionshead ticket office. Gore Creek Mini Golf is perfect for the whole family. The course provides putting fun for all ages on nine, par-three holes and each hole features an interpretive animal theme that spotlights local Vail Valley animal species and provides educational background and information.
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NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER
Operated by Walking Mountains Science Center, explore an array of regional wildlife exhibits and speak with naturalists about the flora and fauna of Vail. The Nature Discovery Center is open daily, free of charge. Join us to experience the interactive exhibits inside, along with free Nature Walks and Vail Mountain evening hikes that are led by certified interpretive guides.
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