Explore Avon through a range of activities: choose from hiking, biking and horseback riding on winding trails, or find paddling opportunities for different experience levels at the Whitewater Park. The Avon Pavilion also serves as a year-round venue for culture and entertainment. If you're planning a stay, you can decide whether trails, paddling or culture should be your main focus.

Trails in the West Avon Preserve

The West Avon Preserve lies north of I-70 in Avon's Wildridge neighborhood. Its winding trails range from easy to challenging. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are permitted; motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trails. To choose a trail, you can consider two things together: your preferred activity and the difficulty level that suits you.

The Eagle Valley Trail on a regional scale

The Eagle Valley Trail passes through several communities, including EagleVail, Avon, Edwards, Eagle and Gypsum. The 63-mile trail connects nine communities from Glenwood Springs to Summit County. It links to regional transit routes and other trail systems in Eagle County and neighboring counties. It also contributes to nearly 193 miles of paved trails for pedestrians and cyclists in the Intermountain region. While the West Avon Preserve is in Wildridge, the Eagle Valley Trail connects multiple communities.

Paddling at the Whitewater Park

Avon's Whitewater Park offers paddling opportunities for beginners, intermediate paddlers and experienced paddlers. This provides a different kind of outdoor experience alongside the activities on the trails. When making your choice, you can consider both the activity and your paddling experience: options range from beginner to advanced levels.

Culture, art and getting around

The Avon Pavilion, a year-round venue for culture and entertainment, is located in Harry A. Nottingham Park. It can host festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, theater performances and educational events. Its 25 × 45-foot stage is large enough for a 60-piece orchestra. Visitors can enjoy the bronze sculpture collection on a leisurely stroll through Avon.

For getting around town, Main Street Mall is a useful landmark: the pedestrian street runs from east to west, connecting Avon Road with Nottingham Park. Avon's free bus service gives visitors access to Nottingham Park and Beaver Creek Resort.

Nature education in Eagle Valley

The Avon Tang Campus is a 10-acre nature education center in the heart of Eagle Valley. Its focus sets it apart from the trails in the West Avon Preserve and the paddling opportunities at the Whitewater Park: nature education is at the heart of the Avon Tang Campus.

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