Paulie's Plunge
Rundown:
Paulie’s Plunge is a steep and rocky ride that starts at Beaver Creek and ends in Eagle-Vail.
Distance:
4.2 miles
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Vail Velo Members Rating:
Elevation Profile:
Season:
July 1 - May 1
(Closed May 2 - June 30)
How to Get There:
Drive on Interstate 70 to Exit 167 (Avon). Go south along Avon Road, turn right on Highway 6 and park in the Elk Lot for Beaver Creek.
Description:
Most people warm up by riding from the Elk Lot to Centennial Lift at the base of Beaver Creek. From here, start the ride on Cinch. Ride up the hill toward Allie’s Cabin. After passing it, riders encounter a series of switchbacks. At the second left bend, look for a red box on the left, off the road. Paulie’s Plunge starts here. Be ready for a technical ride right away as riders are tossed into a rutted descent with quick turns and obstacles. The singletrack eventually mellows out and the rest of the descent is enjoyable, passing through dense forest and swooping turns. After crossing Stone Creek bridge, the trail turns rocky for a brief time. Soon after, follow the trail left and descend into a small gully. At the next intersection, stay to the right and finish the ride on easy singletrack that ends in the cul-de-sac on Eagle Drive. Follow this road back to Highway 6. Return to the start by riding the highway back to Beaver Creek.
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Paulie’s Plunge is a steep and rocky ride that starts at Beaver Creek and ends in Eagle-Vail.
Distance:
4.2 miles
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Vail Velo Members Rating:
Elevation Profile:
Season:
July 1 - May 1
(Closed May 2 - June 30)
How to Get There:
Drive on Interstate 70 to Exit 167 (Avon). Go south along Avon Road, turn right on Highway 6 and park in the Elk Lot for Beaver Creek.
Description:
Most people warm up by riding from the Elk Lot to Centennial Lift at the base of Beaver Creek. From here, start the ride on Cinch. Ride up the hill toward Allie’s Cabin. After passing it, riders encounter a series of switchbacks. At the second left bend, look for a red box on the left, off the road. Paulie’s Plunge starts here. Be ready for a technical ride right away as riders are tossed into a rutted descent with quick turns and obstacles. The singletrack eventually mellows out and the rest of the descent is enjoyable, passing through dense forest and swooping turns. After crossing Stone Creek bridge, the trail turns rocky for a brief time. Soon after, follow the trail left and descend into a small gully. At the next intersection, stay to the right and finish the ride on easy singletrack that ends in the cul-de-sac on Eagle Drive. Follow this road back to Highway 6. Return to the start by riding the highway back to Beaver Creek.
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