Gore Valley Trail (East Vail) hike

The Gore Valley Trail is the most marked trail in all of Vail, offering the simplest navigation throughout the valley floor. To start the trail from the parking lot, carefully cross the street to the podium that signifies the Gore Valley trail. From here, you will see the paved road, and you will hear the soothing sound of the creek flowing on your left. Head west on the trail, towards Vail Village.

The trail will head slightly downhill taking you over a bridge. At 0.3mi in, you will pass the Vail Memorial Park. The trail then opens up to a large meadow, the creek now on your right. From here, walk through the open meadow as it gently curves around the creek.

At the end of the trail, you will walk up a large hill surrounded by dense aspen trees. The top of the hill levels out before taking you downhill again to a sign signifying you are entering the golf course area. From here, the trail turns sharply right for 49ft and then loops back around to take you west again.

The wilderness portion of the trail ends at a perfect picnic table that sits right next to the creek at 1.9mi in. Enjoy a snack and the sound of the creek before turning around and heading back to the trailhead.