Vail Mountain Opens All Hiking and Biking Trails for the Summer

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Vail Mountain has announced all of the resort’s hiking and biking trails are available to guests for the summer. This includes the Kinnickinnick and Sunlight hiking trails, which have been closed over the previous years due to construction projects such as The 10th, Gondola One, and the Mountain Top Express Lift (#4). Mountain bikers will be glad to hear that the popular Grand Traverse with its sweeping mountain views has also reopened.

Guests can explore Vails summer trail system either on foot or on wheels with Adventure Ridge’s guided hike and bike tours.

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Lift tickets are required to ride Gondola One and the Eagle Bahn Gondola during the summer and can be purchased at the Vail Village or Lionshead Ticket Offices. All 2014-2015 season pass holders receive unlimited, free scenic access to the both gondolas. Guests who have not yet secured a pass for next winter can purchase online at www.epicpass.com or visit any ticket office for more information. 

Summer 2014 Gondola Dates & Hours:
 
Gondola One:
Weekend-Only Operations: 
• Fridays through Sundays: June 6-8, Sept. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 and Oct. 3-5
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily Operations: 
• Friday, June 13 through Monday, Sept. 1

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eagle Bahn Gondola: 
Weekend-Only Operations: 
• Fridays through Sundays: June 6-8, Sept. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 and Oct. 3-5
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Daily Operations: 
• Friday, June 13 through Monday, Sept. 1
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Extended Evening Operations: 
• Thursdays through Saturdays, June 26 through Aug. 30
• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.