Vail was actually made for skiing – it was founded in 1962 by Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton and modelled on the ski resorts they saw in Europe during their time in the US Army in World War II, which is why as you wander round Vail Village you might be forgiven for thinking that you’ve been transported to a mountain town somewhere in Austria. You’ll hike a few miles up the Bighorn Creek trail out of East Vail, about 2,600 feet and 3.2 miles above the trailhead. Trail Distance. Downloading of trail gps tracks in kml & gpx formats is enabled for Vail Lake. SUNLIGHT. Trail Guide. Password help. United States ; Colorado (CO) Vail ; Things to Do in Vail ; Shrine Mountain Trail; Search. More information can be found here. A money-saving Vail vacation rental is an excellent home base for area exploration. The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve reopened on June 3 with access to the sand ramp trail, sand pit and Castle Creek play area. Zuni’s Cabin If you dreamed of a cozy, romantic log cabin to enjoy for a few days, this is what you have been looking for. 1.3 MILES. COVID-19 Update: To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Nestled in the Squaw Creek Valley in Cordillera, 15 minutes west of Beaver Creek, Colorado, Bearcat's Cabin is the original cabin the Bearden family homesteaded during the early 20th century. Berrypicker Trail (9.5 km, 622 m, 2.5-3.5h): Berrypicker Trail hikes up Vail Mountain to Eagle’s Nest from Lionshead Village. Wear sturdy shoes. Sign Up or Log In. You will never forget the bright blue sky against Mount Elbert, Colorado’s highest peak, the view of beaver ponds, all sitting by the woodstove, staring at the fire through its glass door, in a big cushy leather chair. Sign In.

Likely the only people you'll see are climbers, as Bighorn Creek is the access to Grand Traverse and Solitude Peak. Sign Up or Log In. Near Vail, Colorado. Sign In. Sign Up. MEADOW’S LOOP. Andy Walker and Renee Azerbegi are inviting you to their cabin in the woods. Log In. Shrine Mountain Trail, Vail: Address, Shrine Mountain Trail Reviews: 4.5/5. 3,590 m blue singletrack trail. Vail summer activities offer miles of scenic hiking trails for all ability levels. Trail Distance. A good moderate hike and definitely one of the least steep in the area it is great for those looking to head into the mountains and photograph wildflowers, see some wildlife, and enjoy the great outdoors. Thanks to the efforts of the Cordillera Preservation Foundation and Bearcat Stables, the Cabin has been completely restored, and now acts as one of Vail's most historic restaurant settings. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. PTARMIGAN LOOP. Bighorn Creek is the least popular trail from Vail, possibly because it doesn't have a lake. 2.1 MILES. Closed not groomed. Looking for Rocky Mountain skiing or summer fun within about 2 hours of both Denver and Aspen? Best Photos. GRAND ESCAPE. Beano’s Cabin is Beaver Creek Resort’s premiere wedding and event location. Vail Log Cabin The Walker family takes on a multi-generational construction project rebuilding their 100-year-old mining cabin on their 73-1/2 acres in the Colorado wilderness.