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Family hiking through aspens
A meadow is filled with blossoming red, yellow and purple wildflowers in Vail, Colorado. Pine trees and mountain peaks are visible in the background.
A mother and daughter looking at flowers in a meadow.
Red Sandstone to Son of Middle Creek Gallery 4

Strawberry Lane Trail

Distance
1.3 miles (one way)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Crowds
Moderate
Beginning Elevation
8,212 ft.
Ending Elevation
8,937 ft.
Elevation Gain
725 ft.
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This alternative beginning of the Berry Picker Trail starts from the Vail Village Gondola One base. Ascend steeply through aspen groves, navigating small streams—some bridged, some not. Mind your step along this slick lower stretch of Strawberry Lane.

As you climb the trail, you’ll cross ski runs amidst flourishing wildflowers and eventually reach a pond on the right. Instead of descending towards the pond, veer left and after a few more turns, you’ll arrive at the junction with Berry Picker from the Lionshead base area.

Care for Colorado: Leave No Trace

Exploring Vail goes hand in hand with caring for our beautiful natural environment. Here’s how you can do your part!

Stay on the Trail

No shortcuts — going off trail compromises trail construction, kills the vegetation, increases soil erosion and may result in reduced water quality.

Pack Out Trash

Stash it until you can trash it — anything you bring with you, you must pack back out. Trash can hurt wildlife and contaminate water ways.

Dog Do's and Don'ts

Do pick up the doo — pack out all dog poop. Don’t let dogs off leash to protect them from wildlife and protect wildlife from them.

Respect Wildlife

Give them space — observe wildlife from a distance and do not follow or approach them. Never feed animals as it can alter their behavior.

Plan Ahead

Take the trail less traveled — there are more than 100 miles of hiking trails in the Vail area! Use the trail guide to discover area trails and, whenever possible, ride a bike or take a free Town of Vail bus to the trailhead.

Find More Leave No Trace Tips

Dogs & Leashes

Dogs are allowed in the White River National Forest, but may not be on permitted in certain areas of Vail Resorts. Please adhere to any posted signs. We recommend that you keep your dog on a leash when you are in Vail Resort and around other forest users, other dogs, or are in bear country.

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