Kid-friendly bike paths in Vail, CO

Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails

Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer

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Best trails for kids

Gore Valley Trail

89

7.5 mi · 99% smooth surface · 74% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Questions parents ask

What are the best bike trails for kids in Vail?

The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trail in Vail is Gore Valley Trail (89 out of 100). It's the only trail that scores 70 or higher.

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Vail have restrooms?

These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Gore Valley Trail.

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Vail have playgrounds?

These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Gore Valley Trail.

What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Vail?

Gore Valley Trail is the longest, at 7.5 miles, with a kid score of 89 out of 100.

How are the trails scored?

Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.

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Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.