New Vail Hiking Center guides guests on trails

The hills surrounding the Vail Valley in central Colorado really come alive in the summer months, when aspen leaves quiver in the wind and blankets of wildflowers spread across miles of meadows.

Hit the trails with some help from the new Vail Hiking Center in Lionshead, located near the Eagle Bahn gondola at the base of the mountain.

“The Vail Hiking Center is our new one-stop-shop for hiking information at Vail,” said Jonno Goldstein, hiking center and guided activities supervisor at Vail. “Whether you are looking to get yourself outfitted for your first hike, looking for the trailhead for your next outing, have a question about a particular flower you saw on the trail or are looking for a guide to facilitate your Vail hiking adventure, we have the answers to get you stepping in the right direction.”

Information on trails off of Vail Mountain can be accessed at the resource center as well. Locals and guests can stop by to pick up a guide book or map of the area. “Our team is always ready to direct hikers to their favorite trails in the area, whether or not those hikes are on Vail Mountain,” Goldstein said.

If individuals or groups are seeking to explore the high alpine areas found above and around the valley, he said the Vail Hiking Center works with the Beaver Creek Hiking Center to get visitors on mountains that are 12-, 13- and 14-thousand feet in elevation.

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