In the heart of Vail Valley, Arrowhead provides central access to some of the most beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain Range accessible by hiking. In the summertime, wild flowers abound, in the fall the Aspens are getting their signature golden color, and the winter offers lovely views of snow-covered mountain tops and a true Colorado Winter wonderland.
Below you can see designations and descriptions of the beautiful trails Arrowhead has to offer for your pleasure.
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Arrowhead Trail Descriptions:
Navajo Trail
- Distance: ¼ mile
- Time: 30”
- Elevation Gain: 100 feet
- Difficulty: Green
This children’s trail is an integral part of the playground and may be accessed from the east or west end of the playground. It consists of two connected loops, lower and upper. Along the way on both loops are balance beams, stepping-stone tree stumps, and a viewing platform over-looking the playground. The lower loop provides access to the children’s slide. Winter grooming: None
Cherokee Trail:
- Distance: 1 mile loop.
- Time: 45”
- Elevation Gain: 200 feet
- Difficulty: Green
Designed with families and fitness in mind, there are fitness stations along the way and benches at the top for enjoying the view. The trail can be accessed either across from the skier drop off circle on Cresta Road, or across Cresta Road from the Arrowbahn lift. The trail accesses great views of the Community, Country Club of the Rockies and Arrowhead Mountain. Winter Grooming: None
Ute Trail:
- Distance: 6 miles round trip
- Time: 3 hours
- Elevation Gain: 1200 feet.
- Difficulty: Blue
This trail begins at the marked signs east of the lift at the Arrowhead base. The Ute trail ends at the 3 mile point where it connects via Little Brave with the Village to Village trail. Hikers may choose to descend on the Apache Trail for a loop hike. The Ute/Apache loop is a very popular biking trail. The Ute Trail is designated for UPHILL biking traffic. Winter Grooming: None
Apache Trail:
- Distance: 4.6 miles round trip.
- Time: 2-3 hours
- Elevation Gain: 1000 feet
- Difficulty: Blue
This trail serves as a connector between the Ute Trail and Piece of Cake. The trail may be accessed from the Arrowhead base by either starting at the Ute Trail entrance or by heading up the ski hill onto Piece of Cake and intersecting the Apache Trail after about one mile. The Ute trail entrance at Blinky’s reaches the junction with the Apache Trail at about 2.3 miles.. Winter grooming: None
Mud Springs-Arrowhead Mountain Trail-Yurt-Village to Village.
- Distance: 7 miles round trip loop.
- Time: 4-5 hours
- Elevation Gain: 1500 feet.
- Difficulty: Single Black
Walk up Cresta Road and turn right onto Cabin Creek Lane. The trail head is at the end of Cabin Creek Lane. Follow the Mud Springs Trail to the Arrowhead Mountain Trail to the Yurt returning via Village to Village. Winter grooming: Mud Springs to the Yurt is groomed weekly and after heavy snowfall.
Note: Parking for Arrowhead residents is available at the Mud Springs Trail Head. If you choose to park there you will need to return via the Mud Springs Trail to retrieve the car.
Arrowhead Loop Hikes: Arrowhead Mountain provides a wonderful variety of loop hikes for all ages and abilities:
Ute-Apache-Piece of Cake Loop (5.5 miles +/-)
Ute-Village to Village Loop (6 miles +/-)
Ute-Village to Village-Arrowhead Mountain Trail-Cresta Drive (7 miles +/-)
