Intermediate
Eagle ยท Trail of the Week, August 18, 2025

Adam's Way Loop

Adam's Way threads Eagle's trail system into a roughly 10-mile round trip of smooth singletrack, scenic climbing and quick descents. From the Wall trailhead you climb moderately up Wall, link onto Riddle, then hit Adam's Way with its rolling terrain, playful corners and wide views over the Brush Creek Valley. The route continues on Hardscrabble Mountain Road, transitions to Jeep Road, and finishes with the downhill of Mayer Gulch. The trail came out of a collaboration between the Hardscrabble Trails Coalition and VVMTA with support from Eagle County Open Space, and it links easily to Three Sisters for a longer day.

Adam's Way Loop trail near Eagle, Colorado
Photo: Vail Valley Hike, Bike and Outdoor Adventures
Distance

10 mi

Elevation

1,200 ft gain

Time

2 hr 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Highlights

  • Playful rolling singletrack with Brush Creek Valley views
  • Mayer Gulch downhill finish
  • Easy extension onto Three Sisters
  • Community-built by HTC and VVMTA

Trailhead & parking

Wall Trailhead / Arroyo lot

Park at the Arroyo lot and use Turniphead to reach Wall, and again to finish after Meyer Gulch.

Directions
Season & conditions
Rides spring through fall; closed Dec. 1 to April 15 to protect deer and elk winter and birthing habitat.
About this data
Distance, elevation, difficulty, time, season and parking are stated in the article. Coordinates from public map data.