Name: Son of Middle Creek
Rating: 3.7

“A nice singletrack through pine and aspen forests”

— Nick Wilder

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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.

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Local Club: Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association

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Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Jul 20, 2017: Dillon Ranger District reopens trails after Peak 2 Fire

Jul 19, 2017: Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District seeks comment on a new trail connection

Jul 19, 2017: Forest Service releases Decision Memo for the Lower Snake Vegetation Management Project

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3.7 from 10 votes

#2

in Vail

#3913

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3.7 from 10 votes

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#2

in Vail

#383

in Colorado

#3,913

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A great trail for fall color.

The transition from Son of Middle Creek to North Trail.

An Aspen alley on Son of Middle Creek.

View of Vail Village

View of the Lionshead part of Vail

The nearly ever-present view of Mt of the Holy Cross

The scenery keeps riders motivated on the climb up Son of Middle Creek.

It's a sharp climb out of the gully, with enough rocks to make your heart rate skyrocket.

Amazing light in the aspens.

Start of Son of Middle Creek Trail

June wildflowers

Bridge over Middle Creek

Nice views through the sparse aspen forest

Good views from up high

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4.3 Miles 6.9 Kilometers Singletrack	414' 126 m Ascent -1,551' -473 m Descent
9,677' 2,950 m High 8,259' 2,517 m Low	9% Avg Grade (5°) 28% Max Grade (16°)
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Son of Middle Creek

4.3 Miles 6.9 Kilometers

Singletrack

414' 126 m

-1,551' -473 m

9,677' 2,950 m

8,259' 2,517 m

9%

28%

All Clear

“A nice singletrack through pine and aspen forests”