Muddy Pass

Muddy Pass is a 30-mile trail from Vail to Edwards. It is primarily a dirt road, although, as the name implies, when wet, it can be very muddy. Some sections are rutted due to folks having trouble with the mud. The eastern third of the trail is wide but rough, with lots of potholes and washboard. The middle third is narrower but smoother, with gorgeous views of the Gore Range. This middle section has plenty of dispersed campsites. The western third breaks out of the trees onto wide open scrub and sage.