16.5 mi
Distance
2,674 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 28m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Bowmans Shortcut to Vail is a point-to-point trail in Eagle County, Colorado. It is 17 miles long and gains 2,674 feet. The nearest town is Minturn, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,303 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 3,568 ft |
| End | 16.4 mi | 2,484 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Minturn, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Eagle County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Nearby Trails
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Bowman's Shortcut Trail
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Shrine Ridge Trail
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