A few beautiful hikes in National Forest Service land that are close to Vail are listed below. Most are easily accessible through the free bus system. For more information call the U.S. Forest Service 970-827-5715 or visit the White River National Forest hiking trails website. East Vail Area Hikes Bighorn Creek Booth Creek Deluge Lake Gore Creek Pitkin Creek North Trail Sections Cortina Lane to Buffehr Creek Buffehr Creek to Red Sandstone Red Sandstone to Son of Middle Creek Trappers Run Red Sandstone Road Acessed Hikes (Not on free bus route, require short drive up Red Sandstone Rd.) Upper Piney River Lost Lake