Vail Trail Map

Best Runs in Vail

• Born Free (Green): A long, mellow cruiser from Eagle's Nest back to Lionshead, ideal for building confidence over consistent, gentle terrain.

• Lost Boy (Blue): A scenic intermediate run through gladed terrain on the front side, offering a relaxed cruise with beautiful tree-lined sections.

• Cappuccino (Blue): A perfectly groomed boulevard that winds down from Mid-Vail, fantastic for carving wide turns on consistently pitched terrain.

• Simba (Blue): A wide, confidence-building run off Wildwood that's popular with intermediate skiers looking to progress their technique.

• Game Creek Bowl (Blue/Black): An expansive bowl offering variable terrain where you can choose your own line through wide-open snowfields.

• Blue Ox (Black): A classic Vail bump run that's consistently steep and mogul-covered, perfect for advanced skiers wanting to test their technique.

• Prima (Black): A challenging, sustained pitch on the front side that holds excellent snow and attracts strong intermediate and advanced skiers.

• Riva Ridge (Black): Vail's longest black run, offering over 4 miles of varied terrain from Eagle's Nest down to the base.

• The Minturn Mile (Double Black Diamond): A legendary backcountry-style adventure run dropping 3,000 vertical feet through ungroomed terrain and trees.

• Highline (Double Black Diamond): A steep, narrow chute in the Back Bowls demanding precise turns and strong edge control.

• Widow Maker (Double Black Diamond): An expert-only bump run with relentless pitch and tight fall line, one of Vail's most feared mogul challenges.