Hiking in and around Vail, Colorado is magical. Vail is home to some of the best hiking trails in Colorado. Spend an hour or a day hiking along waterfalls, rivers, streams, packed trails or steep peaks. Whatever you choose there are plenty of wildflowers, panoramic mountain views and wildlife to enjoy.
When hiking at high altitude it is very important to wear sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen, drink plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes and always have a light jacket on hand. Most important, don't forget your camera.
GUIDED TOUR/TEAM BUILDING
Paragon Guides, Toll-Free: 877.926.5299 or 970.926.5299
Trailwise, 800.261.5364 or 970.827.5363
Arkansas Valley Adventures, 800-370-0581
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
www.ecosports.com – A free online trail mapping tool for high altitude sports enthusiasts to use as a guide for the best trails in the Vail Valley. The Vail Valley is the high altitude sports mecca of the world. While many destination guests come to the Vail Valley to experience its world-renowned champagne powder in the winter, the valley’s warm-weather sports are starting to make a name for themselves. The Web site’s myriad trails include more than 35 hiking trails, 25 mountain biking trails and road biking trails, 10 rock and ice climbing routes, six to eight paddling runs and 10 trail running paths. The site is expecting to add more than 100 more trails this summer. The ecoSports Web site illustrates not only the best trails in the valley but also some of the most sacred trails found off the beaten path.
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