Game Creek Ride

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Enjoying all that free downhill vertical from the gondola rides, but tired of the crowds or looking for something a bit more backcountry? This is a great alternative. Cougar Ridge is another great option nearby and has been rebuilt with bikes in mind.

Game Creek can be a very popular hiking trail on the weekends, so be cautious if you're ripping downhill. Be nice to each other, stop and say hi, you're strava time doesn't matter.

From the Eagle Bahn gondola, head to the scenic overlook deck. From here, you should see a trail sign indicating the Game Creek trail. All downhill from here. As you descend the trail, you'll eventually come to an unsigned intersection where you'll want to stay left. A pleasant descent through the aspens ends near the creek in a peaceful meadow.

You now follow the creek all the way down to Minturn. There's one short technical section where a rock slide covered the trail, but otherwise it's smooth sailing.

The trail end is kind of weird - basically in somebody's back yard - but it's completely legal (with National Forest signage and all). From here, follow the neighborhood road to the bike path and cruise back to the gondola for another lap!