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Son of Middle Creek

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.9 (22)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Vail
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“A nice singletrack through pine and aspen forests ”

Nick Wilder
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4.3

Miles

6.9

KM
Singletrack

9,677' 2,950 m

High

8,259' 2,517 m

Low

414' 126 m

Up

1,551' 473 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Closed April 15 - June 15

Description

Great views of Vail through a pretty nice aspen forest, though not the most pristine in the area. Lots of loop possibilites with the North Trail (East) and Red Sandstone Rd. See the ride called Red Sandstone Rd to Son of Middle Creek.

Usually done as a descent, but totally climbable.

Contacts

Local Club: Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association)

Apr 13, 2017: Spring Trail Openings & Closures

Apr 13, 2017: Trail Etiquette Refresher

Feb 23, 2017: Hiring! Adopt a Ranger position

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

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  3.9 from 22 votes

#2

in Vail

#5240

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#2

in Vail

#450

in Colorado

#5,240

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An Aspen alley on Son of Middle Creek.
Oct 12, 2015 near Vail, CO
A great trail for fall color.
Sep 16, 2016 near Vail, CO
The transition from Son of Middle Creek to North Trail.
Oct 12, 2015 near Vail, CO
View of Vail Village
Nov 6, 2012 near Vail, CO
View of the Lionshead part of Vail
Nov 16, 2012 near Vail, CO
The nearly ever-present view of Mt of the Holy Cross
Nov 16, 2012 near Vail, CO

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