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North Vail TH #1896

The North Vail Trail trail begins at Vail's North Frontage Road at exit 176 off of I-70 and ends at the west end of North Frontage Road near exit 173 off of I-70. This trail has numerous trailheads and access points including Trapper's Run, Buffehr Creek, Red Sandstone Road, and Middle Creek trailheads, as it parallels the I-70 corridor through Vail, CO.

This trail can be broken into four shorter sections.

  • Buffehr Creek to Red Sandstone
  • Davos to Buffehr Creek
  • Red Sandstone to Son of Middle Creek
  • Trapper's Run

 

General Information

Annual closure: This trail is closed annually from April 15 through June 20 for elk calving and migration. Please observe these closures for resource protection and wildlife calving, feeding, and migration needs.

Getting There

Elevation

9450'

Directions

Numerous trailheads. See the trail information sheets for directions to each trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025