From: summitbiking@googlegroups.com <summitbiking@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Patricia Heiser <pk.heiser@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:56 AM
To: Summit Road Biking (GoogleGroup) <summitbiking@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Summit Biking] Monday Aug 24th ride- West Vail Pass
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:56 AM
To: Summit Road Biking (GoogleGroup) <summitbiking@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Summit Biking] Monday Aug 24th ride- West Vail Pass
Hi Summit Bikers,
The ride for Monday is West Vail Pass.
Start time is 10:00
Meet at: Big Horn Park in East Vail.
There is parking at the park, but not a ton. Carpooling is highly encouraged!!
There may be some construction traffic up near the pass, so please keep that in mind!
Google Directions to the park: Go West to exit 180 in East Vail
If the parking is full, there are two nearby options:
The first is near the inital exit..after taking the exit, turning left, and crossing under I-70, there is a lot on your left:
The second option is to continue further up Big Horn road- follow it back under I-70, and then there is a larger dirt lot on your left. https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B037'39.8%22N+106%C2%B016'37.2%22W/@39.627715,-106.2782765,404m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m12!1m7!3m6!1s0x876a659aa0c44275:0xc79c114198e5fce5!2sBighorn+Park!8m2!3d39.6287827!4d-106.2876435!16s%2Fg%2F11bw5v8ct2!3m3!8m2!3d39.627715!4d-106.276989!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Route options: All options are out and back-
1. Ride up to top of Vail pass- Total miles is 19.7 mi, 2,172 ft of climbing.
Extra credit riding if you want to cruise down to Copper and return to Big Horn Park... (extra 10-11 miles)
2. Ride up the path toward Vail Pass about 6 miles, but before taking the right turn to go under
I-70, stay straight and continue a few blocks more up to a culdesac type turn around. Good option for those not wanting to do the steepest part of the climb to the pass!
3. Ride to Minturn
Lunch: Big Horn is a nice area for lunch- pavillion, picnic tables, and bathrooms on site, so bring a sandwich and drink, and something to share!
Hope to see you Monday!
Patty Heiser
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