more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Vail. Shrine Ridge Trail: Travel east from Vail on I-70 to Exit 190 for Vail Pass.

Enjoy! BUT, I brought canned oxygen which helped a lot. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Really easy and flat for the first mile or so. It is relatively easy and the views are amazing throughout and especially at the end! You’ll get incredible views of the surrounding backcountry. - moderate - On the way down, approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of the way, there is a signpost without a sign on the left and a trail that angles up. From the summit of Shrine Mountain, you get a great view of the rugged central Gore Range Peaks to the north, and Mount of the Holy Cross to the west. Time lapse from my Shrine Ridge Trail hike. Wildlife. Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Vail, Hotels near Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame.

Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until September. Follow the gravel driveway leading towards Shrine Mountain Inn and the pine forest surrounding it. It was a beautiful hike with amazing views.

Y'all know I love a good one pice so I jumped at the opportunity to partner with Andie Swim to show off their incredibly well-made swimsuits. Summer wildflowers, birds and sweeping views reward the hiker. Awesome trail! The scenery on Shrine Ridge was just superb. Upon reaching the ridge, the trail branches to the left and to the right. Some trails or park services may be closed this weekend so check with local authorities before heading out. The lupine was so prevalent that it was fragrant. This beautiful hike outside of Vail is a steady incline till you reach the top of shine pass giving you incredible 360 views and a stunning view of the Mount Holy Cross. Keep score or just listen!

Inexpensive
Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle. Read and learn more about the hike on All Trails and Hiking Project. Looking across the…, The East Vail portion of the Gore Valley Trail takes a shared hike and bike path. The Shrine Ridge Trail is a moderate 4.8 mile round trip that climbs almost 900 feet to 11,905 feet. #vail #colorado. This was a spectacular hike. Amazing views the entire hike!

At the top there is a beautiful rock formation and areas to sit down and have a snack. Well worth the hike for the beautiful vistas and flora. it's about a 3 hour round trip hike. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The views over the ridge looking towards the Gore Range make it worth it. If you get there early and avoid the summer weekends, you should have a wonderful hike. Loved it! Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Trail: Shrine Ridge Trail Shrine Ridge Trail hike Map Read my full guide to Vail here. many dogs on trail as well. Live Music Dancing Queen South of Shrine Mountain is the Wingle Ridge of which is the “parent peak” from Shrine Mountain. Once you’re done exploring the ridge, follow the trail back through the pine meadows you walked up through to finish your hike! Follow the trail slightly downhill for 0.7km until you reach the two ponds. Length: 4.0 of the Holy Cross and the area was originally a Ute Indian Trail. The Indian Paint brush bloomed in yellow, red, pink, and peach and blanketed the meadow along with bistort and lupine. 2.1km in, the trail turns into an open field with the ridge standing tall on your left.

Routes (I-70)
Tour is based on the most travelled route between popular destinations Boulder, Golden, Frisco, Loveland Pass, Breckenridge, Berthoud & Vail.

Freedom
No directions or time limits. 4pm start, not crowded. Based in Denver, Colorado Excellent trail with panoramic views of the Gore Range, Tenmile Range, and the Sawatch Range. We unfortunately did not get to see the trail because we had to.

Not crowded. Saw a mountain goat at the top.
Going to right is the official four-mile trail which leads to additional paths which split off. The hike is relatively short at (4.6 mi roundtrip) and is absolutely stunning with one of the best views in Colorado, so it’s understandable why the trail is so popular. Shrine Ridge Trail . Shrine Ridge Trail Located near Vail, Colorado, the 4.6-mile hike begins at Shrine Pass Road and ends at Shrine Mountain Ridge. Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, Ten Mile Canyon Trail to Frisco Copper Bike Path, Shrine Pass OHV Road to Resolution Creek Road [CLOSED], Gorge Range Trail and Wheeler Lakes Trail. The trail begins to the left—before you get deep into the woods. The ridge summit is a short 2-mile hike from the parking area at Shrine Pass and winds through marshy meadows, pine forests, burn areas, and rocky outcroppings. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.