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Greenhorn Mountain Biking Trail
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The Greenhorn Mountain Trail follows historic wagon roads through pinyon-juniper and sagebrush vegetation. Deer and elk can often be seen in the area. Several side trails connect to other biking areas.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
North of Gypsum, west of Vail on I-70 |
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| Technical Difficulty: |
Beginner
Intermediate
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| Aerobic Difficulty: |
Difficult |
| Length: |
25 miles round-trip |
| Elevation: |
1,700 feet |
| Time to Allow: |
3 to 4 hours |
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Directions to Trailhead |
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From Gypsum, take Eagle County Road 51 north toward Dry Lake, about 4 miles, and turn right on Road 51A, past the model airplane airport and through old mill. Turn north and make a loop below Greenhorn Mountain and Cottonwood Creek back to the old mill.
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