Son of Middle Creek (CLOSED April 15 – June 20) Town of Vail Hiking Information for Son of Middle Creek Length: 3.6 miles (one way) Difficulty: Moderate Son of Middle Creek trail ascends the hillside on the north side of I-70, offering views of Vail Mountain and the Town of Vail. After a mile, it crosses a bridge over Middle Creek in a cool spruce/fir forest. This is a great destination for families. The trail continues climbing after the bridge to its junction with the North Trail at 2 miles, then gradually meanders through a lodgepole pine forest for another 1.5 miles to its terminus at Lost Lake Road. Crowds: Moderate. Access: From I-70, take Exit 176 for Vail and cross under I-70 to the north side of the high-way. At the roundabout, take the Spraddle Creek Road exit. The parking lot for Son of Middle Creek trail is 100 yards ahead on the left. Trail Adopted By: RA Nelson, Town of Vail Employees North Trail (Red Sandstone to Son of Middle Creek) (CLOSED April 15 – June 20) Lower Piney Trail Load next 6 media item(s) (17 left)Loading...