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Trails End is the tacos-and-tapas restaurant inside Lion Square Lodge, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead. Its deck looks up at Vail Mountain and across Gore Creek, which makes it an easy first stop coming off the hill.

It suits families and groups of friends who want a lively room and a long menu to share, and anyone looking for a daily après deal in Lionshead.

The menu

Tacos run from Nashville hot chicken and quesabirria with consommé to blackened mahi-mahi and a charred cauliflower option. Around them are shareable plates such as shishito peppers, chips with house salsas, queso and guacamole, nachos, ceviche and wings, plus burgers served with curly fries, and salads. Kids have their own menu, and a tres leches cake closes things out.

The bar and après

The bar leans on tequila and mules, with margaritas, smoked old fashioneds and Manhattans, and Colorado draft beers. Après runs every afternoon with discounted tacos, draft beer, house wine, spritzes and margaritas, and there is live music every week. Times and prices are in the FAQ below.

Groups and events

The large deck and the dining room can host an après party, a business dinner or a reception. Parties of 20 or more, and private events, go through the restaurant's group request form.

Before you go

Trails End is open daily from late morning into the early evening. Reservations for 2 to 12 people are taken by phone.

Sources: Trails End, Trails End menu, Trails End reservations, Lion Square Lodge. Checked September 24, 2026.

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660 Lionshead Pl
Vail, 81657

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About Trails End

Quick answer: Trails End is a restaurant at 660 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657. Tacos, tapas and burgers inside Lion Square Lodge by the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, with a mountain-view deck and daily après.

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Trails End is the tacos-and-tapas restaurant inside Lion Square Lodge, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead. Its deck looks up at Vail Mountain and across Gore Creek, which makes it an easy first stop coming off the hill.

It suits families and groups of friends who want a lively room and a long menu to share, and anyone looking for a daily après deal in Lionshead.

The menu

Tacos run from Nashville hot chicken and quesabirria with consommé to blackened mahi-mahi and a charred cauliflower option. Around them are shareable plates such as shishito peppers, chips with house salsas, queso and guacamole, nachos, ceviche and wings, plus burgers served with curly fries, and salads. Kids have their own menu, and a tres leches cake closes things out.

The bar and après

The bar leans on tequila and mules, with margaritas, smoked old fashioneds and Manhattans, and Colorado draft beers. Après runs every afternoon with discounted tacos, draft beer, house wine, spritzes and margaritas, and there is live music every week. Times and prices are in the FAQ below.

Groups and events

The large deck and the dining room can host an après party, a business dinner or a reception. Parties of 20 or more, and private events, go through the restaurant's group request form.

Before you go

Trails End is open daily from late morning into the early evening. Reservations for 2 to 12 people are taken by phone.

Sources: Trails End, Trails End menu, Trails End reservations, Lion Square Lodge. Checked September 24, 2026.

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Business Hours

Open daily · 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Amenities at Trails End

  • Large deck
  • Full bar
  • Daily après
  • Kids' menu
  • Gluten-free bun option
  • Non-alcoholic beers
  • Live music
  • Group/event space

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours at Trails End, and does it close in the off-season?
Hours change with the season, so check the season before the clock. In the fall off-season Trails End is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with no fall closure. In the main winter and summer seasons it runs daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant does close between seasons in spring: in 2026 it reopened on Friday, May 22 after its spring closure. The official site does not publish a closing clock time beyond these seasonal schedules, so for a shoulder-season visit call (970) 393-5160 to confirm the current hours before you go.
Where is Trails End, and do I need a lift ticket or a lodge stay to eat there?
Trails End is inside Lion Square Lodge at 660 Lionshead Place in Lionshead Village, steps from and directly across from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. It is a ground-level village restaurant, not an on-mountain restaurant: you do not need a lift ticket, a gondola foot pass, or a room at the lodge to eat there, in any season. Walk in from Lionshead Village or ride the Town of Vail's free in-town bus to Lionshead. Its deck looks up at Vail Mountain and across Gore Creek. Trails End opened in winter 2025/26 in the space formerly occupied by El Sabor, the lodge's previous restaurant.
What should I order at Trails End?
Order tacos and something to share. The tacos run $7 to $9 each: quesabirria with consommé, blackened mahi-mahi, Nashville hot chicken, carnitas, barbacoa, and a charred cauliflower chipotle taco ($7) for a meat-free option. To share, order the chips with queso ($12) or guacamole ($15), nachos ($18), or shishito peppers ($11). Burgers ($16 to $24, all with curly fries, and a gluten-free bun can be substituted for +$3) and salads ($13 to $16) round out the menu, and the tres leches cake ($15) is the dessert. The full menus are at trailsendvail.com/menu and trailsendvail.com/drink-menu. There is no published takeout or delivery service; dining in is the offer.
When is après at Trails End, and what does it cost?
Every day from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Après prices are $5 for a shredded chicken taco, a ground beef taco, or a draft beer, $6 for house wines, $7 for spritzes and a standard margarita, and $20 for a well shotski. The restaurant is steps off the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, which is the point: it is the first après stop coming off that side of the mountain. Trails End also hosts live music every week; the schedule is on its website.
How do I make a reservation at Trails End?
By phone only: call (970) 393-5160. There is no online booking and Trails End is not on OpenTable or Resy, so do not look for a booking button. Reservations are taken for groups of 2 to 12 people, tables are reserved for 90 minutes and held for 10 minutes past the reservation time, and no deposit is required. Large parties are not booked during the holiday season, from December 18 to January 10.
How much does a meal cost at Trails End?
By Vail standards, not much. Tacos are $7 to $9 each, appetizers $8 to $19, burgers $16 to $24 with curly fries, salads $13 to $16, and kids' items $10 to $14. At the bar, draft beers are $7.50, wines by the glass $10 to $13, and cocktails $14 to $22, with non-alcoholic beers at $6; après (daily 3 to 5 p.m.) drops tacos and draft beers to $5. Google's "$10-20" label for the restaurant is fair for a taco-and-a-beer lunch; a full dinner with cocktails runs higher.
What do reviews say about Trails End?
Early reviews are strong, and the counts are still small because the restaurant is new (it opened in winter 2025/26). As of October 2026, Google rates Trails End 4.4 out of 5 from 38 reviews, and Yelp rates it 4.8 from about 11 reviews. Quote any rating with its platform and count attached: with counts this small the averages will move as more diners review it, and no combined or averaged figure should ever be published.
Is Trails End good for kids?
Yes. Trails End has a dedicated kids' menu, called "Little Adventurers" on the official menu: a cheese quesadilla with tortilla chips ($10), a hamburger ($12), chicken fingers ($12), and a cheeseburger ($14), the burgers and fingers served with curly fries. The room is lively rather than quiet, the menu is built for sharing, and families are the audience the restaurant names for itself. An early seating inside the 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. open is the calmest way to do it with small children.
Can Trails End host a large group or a private event?
Yes. Parties of 20 or more and private events (après parties, business dinners, receptions, weddings, and family gatherings) are hosted across the large deck and the dining room. Enquire through the group request form on trailsendvail.com and allow 72 hours for a reply. One hard exception: large parties are not booked during the holiday season, from December 18 to January 10.

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