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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

Minor Issues 50 days ago
Fallen Trees - 5 sets of down trees on the first half of Son of Middle Creek. Hike-a-bike sections as a result. 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

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

Dec 3, 2018: White River National Forest offices close for National Day of Mourning in honor of President George H. W. Bush

Nov 28, 2018: Forest Service seeks comments on Basalt Mountain Salvage and Rehabilitation Project

Nov 27, 2018: Forest Service issues Draft Decision for Aspen Mountain Pandora and Snowmaking projects

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Sep 28, 2018
Mike Palamara
E-bike 4.3mi
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

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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

#4220

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  3.8 from 18 votes
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#2

in Vail

#381

in Colorado

#4,220

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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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