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Vail, Eagle & Avon Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Vail, Eagle, and Avon string together some of Colorado's best backcountry and lift-served riding. Eagle's hardpack network (Boneyard, Pool & Ice Rink) dries early and rides fast, while the high trails around Vail open as the snow recedes. The valley's wide range of elevation makes for a long, varied season.

224 featured mountain bike trails elevation 6,644–12,539 ft

Is it muddy in Vail, Eagle & Avon right now?

Right now about 93 of 215 featured Vail, Eagle & Avon trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

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Vail, Eagle & Avon conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Live conditions map
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Riding right now
93 of 215 trails riding well
Tacky / good 72Dusty / loose 21Soft — ride gently 115Muddy — stay off 7
Air quality
AQI 62 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
93Today52Sat61Sun88Mon121Tue141Wed141Thu88Fri21Sat
Most trails are wet right now. They bounce back Wednesday, with about 141 of 224 riding well.
Temperature this week
Lower trails7,474–9,465 ft
42°typical 50°–74°F87°
High country9,567–11,647 ft
35°typical 43°–67°F74°
30°50°70°90°
5-day forecast
Today75°
Sat74°
Sun77°
Mon80°
Tue85°
Daytime high across Vail, Eagle & Avon, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 33%Clay 2%Mixed 65%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Best time of year to ride Vail, Eagle & Avon

Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.

The best time to ride Vail, Eagle & Avon is June through September, when daytime highs sit in the 67–74°F range and the dirt is typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through May and October through December. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 93 of 215 featured trails are good to go).

January: Snowbound, typical high 27°F (ride score 26/100)J27°February: Snowbound, typical high 29°F (ride score 26/100)F29°March: Snowbound, typical high 36°F (ride score 26/100)M36°April: Snowbound, typical high 43°F (ride score 26/100)A43°May: Snowbound, typical high 52°F (ride score 26/100)M52°June: Prime, typical high 67°F (ride score 100/100)J67°July: Prime, typical high 74°F (ride score 100/100)J74°August: Prime, typical high 72°F (ride score 100/100)A72°September: Prime, typical high 67°F (ride score 100/100)S67°October: Snowbound, typical high 50°F (ride score 26/100)O50°November: Snowbound, typical high 37°F (ride score 26/100)N37°December: Snowbound, typical high 28°F (ride score 26/100)D28°
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5). This year's live conditions are below.

Trail networks in Vail, Eagle & Avon

Named riding areas in Vail, Eagle & Avon, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.

Best Vail, Eagle & Avon mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning. Riding gravel instead? See gravel and dirt road conditions near Vail, Eagle & Avon.

Vail, Eagle & Avon mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Vail, Eagle & Avon right now?

Today the trails riding best near Vail, Eagle & Avon are BLM Route 8416, BLM Route 8501 and BLM Route 8501B. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Vail, Eagle & Avon dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Vail, Eagle & Avon trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →

Is it too muddy to ride in Vail, Eagle & Avon after rain?

Right now 122 of 215 featured Vail, Eagle & Avon trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Vail, Eagle & Avon is mostly mixed soil, which varies from trail to trail, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →

How many mountain bike trails are in Vail, Eagle & Avon?

Vail, Eagle & Avon has 224 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Vail, Eagle & Avon trails?

Vail, Eagle & Avon trails run from about 6,644–12,539 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.

When do the high trails near Vail, Eagle & Avon melt out?

The high trails near Vail, Eagle & Avon have largely melted out for now. From late winter through spring this page tracks snow coverage and the estimated melt-out date for each high trail, so you can catch them the moment they open. See the melt-out outlook →

When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Vail, Eagle & Avon?

The best time to ride Vail, Eagle & Avon is June through September, when daytime highs are in the 67–74°F range and the trails are typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through May and October through December. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.

What months can you mountain bike in Vail, Eagle & Avon?

The main riding season in Vail, Eagle & Avon is roughly June through September; the high trails are usually snowbound January through May and October through December and melt out through spring. This page tracks snow coverage and melt-out daily so you can time the high country.

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