Mill Creek Trail
8.3 mi
Distance
696 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 7m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mill Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in Eagle County, Colorado. It is 8.3 miles long and gains 696 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Vail, Colorado, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,342 ft |
| High point | 2.0 mi | 3,560 ft |
| End | 8.3 mi | 2,836 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Vail, CO · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Eagle County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
Nearby Trails
More trails near Mill Creek TrailBowmans Shortcut
Two Elk Trail
Two Elk
Bowmans Shortcut to Vail
Bowman's Shortcut Trail
Vail Pass/Tenmile Canyon Recpath
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Gore Creek Campground
3.7 mi awayVail, CO
Check official pricing25 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Good Coverage
Vail Area
5.6 mi awayVail, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District (Vail-Eagle area)
8.1 mi awayAvon, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest
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