Snowshoeing in the Vail Valley

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A man sticking skiing poles into a snow drift along a cross-country skiing trail.

Easiest Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Treks

Red Sandstone Road

Distance: 10.65 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +1,008 feet

Old Vail Pass

Distance: 4.16 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +1,015 feet

Homestake Road

Distance: 10.82 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +1,340 feet

No Name Road

Distance: 20 miles

Elevation Change: +944 feet

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Moderate Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Treks

Eiseman Trail

Distance: 5.8 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +1,441 feet

Pando Loop

Distance: 2 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: 0 feet

Middle Creek Road

Distance: 4.7 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +1,441 feet

Lost Lake Trail

Distance: 3.73 miles between trailheads

Elevation Change: +392 feet

Moniger Road

Distance: 18.3 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: -1,022 feet

Stone Creek Trail

Distance: 2.3 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +1,153 feet

Meadow Mountain

Distance: 4.5 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +2,006 feet

Mitchell Creek Loop

Distance: 7.38 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: 0 feet

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More Difficult Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Treks

West Grouse Creek

Distance: 8.89 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +3,249 feet

Meadow/Grouse Loop

Distance: 6.45 mile loop

Elevation Change: 0 feet

Spraddle Creek Road

Distance: 3.86 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +2,489 feet

Tigiwon Road

Distance: 8 miles

Elevation Change: +2,161 feet

Grouse Lake Trail

Distance: 4.56 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: +2,863 feet

Cooper Loop

Distance: 5.63 miles (one way)

Elevation Change: 0 feet

Your Guide to Winter Activities, Real Estate and More

We know the Vail Valley inside and out, and we're always happy to share our knowledge of the local lifestyle. This list of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails is just one of the many resources we have available on our website. Check out our guide to winter activities and other fun things to do in the Vail Valley!

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