A cyclist on the paved Vail Pass bike path
12 · 18 · 24 mile trips

Departs daily 9am & 11am · Memorial Day to Labor Day

Vail Pass bike shuttle

Let gravity do its job. We drive you to the summit of Vail Pass; you coast twelve miles of paved path back through Ten Mile Canyon. Three trip lengths, all ages, all fitness levels.
Book the shuttle — 20% off
(970) 468-0396
12
Miles mostly coasting
9 & 11
Daily departure times
4 hrs
Typical ride window
$47.20
Shuttle only, online

Fares

Book the fare, pick the bike when you arrive

Book online before your rental date and 20% comes off. You're reserving your seat and departure time — we stock plenty of bikes and will help you choose when you get here.

Shuttle only

Bring your own bike. A helmet and a $5 safety check are required.
$47.20
$59
/day
  • Return transport included
  • Helmet rental $10
  • Mandatory $5 safety check
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Most booked

Shuttle + adult bike

Pick your bike when you arrive — we stock plenty to choose from.
$79.20
$99
/day
  • Bike, helmet and lock
  • Test ride before departure
  • Return transport included
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Shuttle + kid’s bike

Twelve and under, sized at the shop before you leave.
$71.20
$89
/day
  • Junior bike and helmet
  • Trailers and tag-alongs available
  • Return transport included
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Shuttle + e-bike

Pedal-assist. Ride all the way back to Keystone with ease.
$95.20
$119
/day
  • Pedal-assist e-bike
  • Ride the pass both ways
  • Return transport included
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Kids' rates are for twelve years old and younger. Online prices shown; walk-in day-of rates struck through.

The three trips

Same shuttle. Pick your effort.

All three start at the same place with the same van ride. The difference is how far you keep going and how much of it you pedal. Choose an e-bike at pickup and any of them gets easier.
The paved bike path descending Vail Pass beside I-70
Trip 1 · 12 miles
≈3 hrs with stops
1 hr 10 min riding

Mostly coasting

Vail Pass summit down to Frisco on paved path. Stop at Copper for the scenic chairlift, mini golf or lunch, then drop through Ten Mile Canyon past mountain lakes and an old mine. Good for families and anyone who just wants the view.
Buffalo Mountain above Lake Dillon in summer
Trip 2 · 18 miles
≈4 hrs with stops
2 hr 15 min riding

Coasting and cruising

Everything in Trip 1 plus seven flat, easy miles along the shore of Lake Dillon into Dillon. Look through the telescope at the osprey nest and the Continental Divide, then stop at the Tiki Bar at the marina. Good for anyone who rides occasionally.
An aspen grove in Summit County
Trip 3 · 24 miles
≈5 hrs with stops
3 hr 30 min riding

See all of Summit

Trips 1 and 2 plus six miles of low-grade climbing along the east shore of Lake Dillon and up through the woods beside the Snake River into Keystone. Our favourite section of path in the county, and the ride ends at our door. Good for riders who want the workout.

How the day works

Arrive 45 minutes early. This isn't padding.

  1. Step 01

    Book the fare

    Online you reserve your seat and departure time, not a specific bike, and you pay in full when you book.
  2. Step 02

    Arrive 45 min early

    You will pick and test-ride a bike, get sized for a helmet, and walk the map and pickup points with us.
  3. Step 03

    Ride, then we collect you

    About a four-hour window from departure to pickup. We close at 5pm in summer, so the last window is firm.

Small print that matters

Your own bike, what to bring, and cancellations

Bringing your own bike?

  • A helmet
    Bring your own or rent one from us for $10.
  • A $5 safety inspection
    Mandatory. We check tyre pressure, brakes, bolts, bars, controls and seat before you load.

What to bring

Colorado high-country weather turns over fast. Check the forecast for zip 80435 the morning you ride.
A light rain jacket and layers, a backpack, water, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, phone and wallet. Water, sunglasses and sunscreen are non-negotiable even on a cloudy day at 10,600 feet. Locks are available on request if you plan to stop.

Cancellations

Seats are paid in full when you book. Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund; inside 48 hours, or a no-show, is non-refundable.
Riders must be able to demonstrate basic braking and turning ability before we load the shuttle.
Read the full FAQ

Safety

Vail Pass bike path safety

Safety video embed

The existing YouTube safety video drops in here — lazy-loaded so it doesn't slow the page down.
The path is shared with walkers, runners, families and the occasional moose. Keep right, call your pass, and control your speed on the switchbacks below the summit — the grade is steeper than it looks and the corners tighten.
Mountain View Sports operates under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest.