Bowmans Shortcut
Trail
4.6 mile
7.3 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,150'
351 m
Descent: -1,010' -308 m
High: 11,703' 3,567 m
Low: 10,825' 3,299 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 27% (15°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“Spectacular scenery & great singletrack make this a great short ride and part of several big rides.”
— Nick Wilder
Electric Mountain Bikes
Unknown
Features
-none-
Description
Then cruise along a ridge and open meadows on mostly flat terrain with amazing scenery in all directions.
Turn around or continue on a big adventure to Two Elk Trail or to Vail mountain.
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Features, Electic Mountain Bikes Allowed
Contacts
Local Club: Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association
Oct 21, 2018: Trail Ambassador Info for 2018/19 Winter Season – An Interview with KZYR
Dec 6, 2017: Adopt A Trail 2017 Season Recap and Future Programs – KZYR Radio Interview
Aug 7, 2017: Adopt A Trail Mid Season Review
Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office
Mar 29, 2020: Forest Service issues decision for Peak 7 Hazardous Fuels Reduction project
Mar 26, 2020: White River National Forest to temporarily close developed recreation facilities
Mar 23, 2020: Forest Service cancels public open house for the Yellowjacket Project
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