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Son of Middle Creek

 14 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Vail
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Length

4.3 Miles 6.9 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

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

Conditions

Bad / Closed 23 hours ago
Closed for Seasonal Closure: April 15 - June 20 History
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“A nice singletrack through pine and aspen forests”

— Nick Wilder
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Overview

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

Apr 12, 2018: Forest Service releases Decision Memo on Copper Mountain Resort projects

Apr 12, 2018: Remember to give wildlife a break this spring season!

Apr 9, 2018: Forest Service releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Golden Peak Improvements Project

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Check-Ins

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 14 votes

#2

in Vail

#4635

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  3.8 from 14 votes
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#2

in Vail

#422

in Colorado

#4,635

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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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The scenery keeps riders motivated on the climb up Son of Middle Creek.
The scenery keeps riders motivated on the climb…
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It's a sharp climb out of the gully, with enough rocks to make your heart rate skyrocket.
It's a sharp climb out of the gully, with enoug…
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