Cougar Ridge

Rundown:
Cougar Ridge starts at the top of Eagle’s Nest on Vail Mountain and ends in the historic town of Minturn.

Distance:
6.5 miles

Difficulty Level:
Difficult

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Season:
July 1 - May 6
(Closed May 7 - June 30)

How to Get There:
Drive west on Interstate 70 to Exit 176 (Vail). Go west to the Lionshead parking structure. Ride up Vail Mountain to Eagle’s Nest to start the ride.

Description:
Cougar Ridge begins on top of Eagle’s Nest. Ride east 0.15 miles to access the Grand Traverse trail. Turn right and ride 2.0 miles of rolling terrain that contours around the inside of Game Creek Bowl. The trail then travels along the spine of Sundown Bowl before coming to the intersection with Cougar Ridge. Stay right and head west toward the descent. There will be one short climb before the downhill begins along a steep and rutted road. The route traverses back and forth several times before reaching the bottom. Turn left at the intersection with the Game Creek trail. The ride ends at Game Creek Trailhead.



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