Hiking & Stewardship in Vail & the Eagle Valley

Guided walks, group hikes, and volunteer trail days.

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Naturalist-Led Hikes

Walking Mountains Science Center

Recurring through summer · see schedule

Avon campus & Vail Nature Center

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer

Free, gentle naturalist-guided hikes through aspen and riparian habitat — great for families and newcomers. Check the program calendar for current days and times.

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Soul Dirt Group Hikes & Rides

Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance

Free guided outings through the season

Rotating soft-surface trails, Eagle County

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer

VVMTA’s Soul Dirt program runs free group hikes, mountain-bike rides, and backpacking trips on soft-surface trails across Eagle County. Dates posted on the VVMTA calendar.

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Volunteer Trail Crew

Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance

Weekly · Wednesday evenings · late April–September

Rotating trailheads, Eagle County

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer

Stewardship rather than a hike, but a reliable weekly way to get out on the trails with the community. The Ladies Trail Crew meets once a month May–October; register per event on the VVMTA calendar.