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Son of Middle Creek

 3.8 (18)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Vail
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4.3 Miles 6.9 Kilometers


Singletrack

414' 126 m

Ascent

-1,551' -473 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

9,677' 2,950 m

High

8,259' 2,517 m

Low

Shared By Nick Wilder

Conditions

All Clear 4 days ago
Dry History
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“A nice singletrack through pine and aspen forests”

— Nick Wilder
Driving DirectionsGPX File

Dogs Unknown

Features -none-

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 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

Sep 10, 2018: Frey Gulch Fire 100% Contained

Sep 10, 2018: CABIN LAKE FIRE 98% CONTAINED; FOREST CLOSURES REDUCED

Sep 9, 2018: Frey Gulch Fire at ½ acre; ground crews on scene

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Nov 2, 2017
Raúl Gross
Sep 9, 2017
Raúl Gross
Sep 4, 2017
James Ethington
Sep 26, 2016
Brian Dimond
Jul 11, 2016
Lee Peezee
Aug 30, 2013
Gustav Wold
Jul 24, 2013
Jonathon B
Aug 16, 2012
Jason Lampenrider

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Stewarded by Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 18 votes

#2

in Vail

#4027

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#2

in Vail

#366

in Colorado

#4,027

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An Aspen alley on Son of Middle Creek.
An Aspen alley on Son of Middle Creek.
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A great trail for fall color.
A great trail for fall color.
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The transition from Son of Middle Creek to North Trail.
The transition from Son of Middle Creek to Nort…
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View of Vail Village
View of Vail Village
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View of the Lionshead part of Vail
View of the Lionshead part of Vail
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The nearly ever-present view of Mt of the Holy Cross
The nearly ever-present view of Mt of the Holy…
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