Bike Ride from Vail Pass Album |
It is 15 miles from the I 70 rest stop at the top of Vail Pass to City Center Vail. This ride starts at an altitude of 10,511 feet and goes to 8,150 feet for a vertical drop of 2361 feet. There is basically no pedaling the bike required the first 12 miles. |
The start of this bike ride at the I 70 Rest area at the top of Vail Pass. |
There are many beaver dams along the ride. |
Much of the trail is along a stream. |
In Vail a short distance from the bike path is the Betty Ford Wildflower Garden. |
The bike path passes a couple lakes full of Rainbow Trout. |
Typical view from the sidewalk bike trail. |
The first view of Vail Village. (large) |
The end of the bike ride at the City Center of Vail Village. |
Gore Creek in Vail Village. (large) |