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Bowmans Shortcut

 4.2 (6)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Vail
  5. Vail Resort
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4.6 Miles 7.3 Kilometers


Singletrack

1,150' 351 m

Ascent

-1,010' -308 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

11,703' 3,567 m

High

10,825' 3,299 m

Low

Shared By Nick Wilder

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History
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“Spectacular scenery & great singletrack make this a great short ride and part of several big rides.”

— Nick Wilder
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Description

Park right at the start of the singletrack, or anywhere on the Shrine Pass road. A 700' climb starts things out, with a few short sections most people will have to hike.

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.

Contacts

Local Club: Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association

Dec 6, 2017: Adopt A Trail 2017 Season Recap and Future Programs – KZYR Radio Interview

Aug 7, 2017: Adopt A Trail Mid Season Review

Jul 14, 2017: Support VVMBA with City Market Community Rewards

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Oct 11, 2018: Forest Service lifts Basalt Mountain area closure; roads remain closed for emergency maintenance

Oct 11, 2018: Hanging Lake Trail and parking lot temporarily closed next week due to maintenance

Oct 9, 2018: Forest Service seeks comments for Vail Mountain Snowmaking Project

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Oct 5, 2015
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 6 votes

#7

in Vail Resort

#5523

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#7

in Vail Resort

#556

in Colorado

#5,523

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The Gore range across the valley
The Gore range across the valley
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Bowan's Shortcut starts out scenic and just gets better and better.
Bowan's Shortcut starts out scenic and just get…
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The 10-Mile Range in Fall.
The 10-Mile Range in Fall.
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This place is called "Top of the World" for good reason!
This place is called "Top of the World" for goo…
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A sneak peak of the view a mile or so before it totally up at the "Top of the World".
A sneak peak of the view a mile or so before it…
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Fall in this area is full of great sites.
Fall in this area is full of great sites.
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