If you want a scenic riding experience and you're going to be in the Vail, Colorado area, haul your ATV along and get ready to explore one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
The ATV trails in Vail are vast. It would take several days to even remotely begin to explore them all. At the trailhead, you will find a mountainous area with trails that split off in several directions. The trails are closed periodically to allow used trails to reclaim themselves so that new growth can constantly be occurring and the environment won't feel a large impact from people who love to ride their ATVs in these areas.
These trail systems are rated intermediate to difficult. Most of the trail is rocky and steep, however there is a larger open area down towards the lower part of the trail where you can ride your ATV at a little faster pace as the terrain is flat and hard.
The best time to see these ATV trails is from early morning until noon. There are two reasons for this. First, this time of day ATV riders can see tons of wildlife while they steer through the mountains. There is a part of the trail where much of the undergrowth has been nibbled away by the wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled here. The second reason to ride your ATV in the morning is because dangerous afternoon thunderstorms are very common in Vail during the ATV riding season.
