Mountain Biking

The Keystone Bike Park consists of some of the country's best downhill trails with progressive terrain for riders of all abilities. Take your bike up a chairlift and gain access to some of Colorado’s most exhilarating expert downhill challenges with rock gardens, rock drops and high-speed features. Beginner and intermediate bikers can enjoy roller coaster rides over bridges and berms without the steepness or rock gardens you’ll find in other areas of the park.

And, Keystone is the hub for hundreds of miles of world-class single track . The Keystone Bike Park trails combined with the trails branching from the Colorado Trail provide seemingly endless riding opportunities.

Bike Park Stats
Dercum Summit: 11,640 feet

Base Elevation: 9,280’

Vertical Drop: 2,360’

Number of Trails: 55

Miles of Trails: 55

Beginning and Intermediate Trails

Located off the Paid-in-Full trail, the Drop Zone consists of a series of ridgeline drops transformed into free falls:

Alley 1
Piranha, Barracuda and Jaws - three ramps - ranging from a small 5-foot drop to a 14-foot drop that allows you to launch up to 22 feet.

Alley 2
Paranoid - Rock drop with a natural take off and narrow wooden landing between the trees.

Alley 3
Voodoo - Rock garden into a North Shore.

Alley 4
Witch Doctor - North Shore feature launching you straight into the air ending with a G-Out (a natural landscape feature shaped like a berm ending in a straight and steep downhill run out).

Mountain Bike Headquarters in River Run
Mountain Bike operations are generally scheduled to be open from late-June through Labor Day, 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Located in River Run, Keystone Sports - Mountain Bike Headquarters is Keystone's only full-service bike shop specializing in full-suspension demo and rental bikes. We have a vast selection of bike clothing and accessories from FOX, Pearl Izumi, Bell, Hayes and many more. Our staff of certified bike mechanics have the years of experience to tackle any problem you may have with your bike.

For more information, please contact the shop directly at 970-496-4619.

Location: River Run Village
Dates: Open Daily
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price:
Full suspension bikes:
$41 for 2hrs.
$51 for 4hrs.
$61 for Full day

Junior bikes:
$17 for 2hrs.
$27 for 4hrs.
$32 for Full day

Downhill Bike with Pads and Helmet:
$77 for 2 hrs.
$97 for Full day

Adventure Center in Lakeside Village
The Adventure Center is your ticket to family adventure. With cruisers, trailers, kids' bikes and hard-tail mountain bikes, the Adventure Center has everything you need to outfit your entire crew.

Location: Lakeside Village
Dates: Daily
Times: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - May 16 - June 26, 2009
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. - June 27 - September 7, 2009

Price:
Rental Adult Child Tandem Trailer:
One Hour $20 $14 $21 $14
Two Hours $25 $18 $26 $18
Half Day $30 $21 $35 $24
Full Day $36 $23 na $26
Multi Day $30/day $21/day
Helmets are FREE with any bike rental.


For more information email keystoneinfo@vailresorts.com or call your Mountain Concierge at 970-496-4FUN (4386).

Rules of the Trail:
Uphill traffic always has the right-of-way.
Bikers yield to pedestrians.

Accident or Lost?
Retrace your steps or proceed downhill until you come to an emergency phone located in a bright red box. Call extension 4000 or 970-496-4000 from a cell phone.

Lightning or Thunderstorms
Lifts may close on occasion causing delays. Brief afternoon thunderstorms are common in the mountains. Seek shelter when you see a storm developing. You are responsible to take the proper precautions to include keeping of ridge lines and staying clear of chairlift houses and towers, power lines, open spaces, lone trees and sign posts. Please take this into consideration when planning mountain activities.

Mountain Bike Preparation
Temperatures ranges from 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day to 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Swings in temperature can be drastic in short periods of time.

Sunscreen/lip balm
Sunglasses
Helmet
Windproof fleece or wool sweater/jacket
Waterproof jacket
Sturdy shoes with good tread
Water and energy food
Biking gloves (recommended)
Secure all lose clothing or bags

High Altitude Awareness
Above 8,000 feet, altitude illness affects 20 percent to 30 percent of visitors from low elevations to some degree. Upon arrival in this area, take it easy for the first day or two. Drink two or three times more water or fluid than usual. Limit alcohol consumption for two or three days and minimize caffeine intake. Limit salty foods and increase carbohydrate consumption. Most importantly, listen to your body. Do not push the limits of your physical capabilities.

Common Symptoms of Altitude Sickness
Shortness of breath when exercising.
Faster Heartbeat
Nausea
Unusual Tiredness
Headache
Difficulty Sleeping

Those with one or more of these symptoms may have Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If the symptoms do not subside shortly, a doctor should be called.