Intermediate
Eagle · Trail of the Week, September 10, 2024

Haymaker

Haymaker is a signature Eagle ride, professionally built by Momentum Trail Concepts to host the Colorado High School Cycling League state championships. The manicured singletrack runs through banked turns and natural obstacles into a fast slalom-style descent, and it's meant to be ridden counterclockwise, with extra loops for a longer effort. A steep twisting climb leads to a final ridge run and a bermed switchback descent that beginners can bypass. Add the Extra Credit loop, or link Boneyard and the fast Dirt Surfer trail, then cool down at the adjacent BMX track. It's heavily shared with runners, hikers and dog walkers, and it damages easily when wet.

Haymaker trail near Eagle, Colorado
Photo: Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily archive
Distance

5.4 mi

Elevation

950 ft gain

Time

1 hr 8 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Highlights

  • Professionally built race venue
  • Bermed slalom descent
  • Extra Credit loop and Dirt Surfer link
  • BMX track next door

Trailhead & parking

Eagle Pool and Ice Rink

Plenty of free parking at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink lot.

Directions
Season & conditions
Lower loops ride year-round when dry; the upper loop closes Dec. 1 to April 15. Stay off when muddy, fat bikes included.
Dogs
Popular with dog walkers — shared-use trail, keep dogs controlled.
About this data
Distance, time, difficulty, season, parking and description are from the article, which lists elevation as 'less than 1,000 feet' (shown as 950). Time is the midpoint of the stated 45 min to 1.5 hr range.