Bachelor Gulch is one of Beaver Creek’s three villages, between Beaver Creek Village and Arrowhead, with its own lift, Bachelor Gulch Express. For a wider choice of restaurants, shops and events, Beaver Creek Village is a short Village Connect ride away.
On this page: Getting around · What to do · Where to eat · Where to stay · Seasons
- Lift: Bachelor Gulch Express (Lift 16).
- Part of: Beaver Creek Resort, reached from I-70 exit 167 (Avon).
- Ski season 2026–27: Beaver Creek is scheduled to open Nov 25, 2026, subject to conditions.
Getting around
- To Beaver Creek Village and Arrowhead: Village Connect, Beaver Creek’s on-demand shuttle, links all three villages. Request a ride in the Village Connect app.
- On skis: Bachelor Gulch Express serves the village, and Beaver Creek describes direct trail connections to the other villages. Check the resort’s trail map for a route that suits your ability.
- To Avon and Vail: use Village Connect to Beaver Creek Village, then the free Core Transit and Avon buses in winter.
- Hotels: hotels in Bachelor Gulch set their own guest services, separate from the resort’s Village Connect shuttle. The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, for example, states on its website that it offers ski-in/ski-out access in winter and does not provide airport shuttle service. Ask your lodging what it provides.
Disclosure: a member of ECL’s team works at a hotel named on this page.
Hours and who can ride change by season. See Visitor Essentials: Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead for current details and official links.
What to do
Bachelor Gulch Express (Lift 16)
Ski lift
Bachelor Gulch
Bachelor Gulch’s own lift, connecting the village with Beaver Creek’s trails and the other villages.
Best for: Skiers staying in Bachelor Gulch
Season: Ski season
Time needed: —
Price: Lift ticket or pass
Last checked: October 2026
Village-to-village trails
Hiking
Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead
More than 62 miles of trails link Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead through aspen forest, with views of the Gore Range.
Best for: Summer walks and hikes
Season: Summer
Time needed: 1 to 4 hours
Price: Free
Last checked: October 2026
For the ice rink, Cookie Time, the Vilar Performing Arts Center and McCoy Park, see the Beaver Creek guide.
Where to eat
For coffee, casual meals, après and upscale dinners, Beaver Creek Village is a short Village Connect ride away; see where to eat in Beaver Creek.
Where to stay
Beaver Creek’s lodging search can be filtered to Bachelor Gulch Village. Before booking, ask how the property connects to the lift and to Beaver Creek Village.
Seasons
Winter is ski season. In summer, the village-to-village trails link Bachelor Gulch with the rest of the resort. Between seasons, some services close or reduce hours, so check before you travel.
Top photo: “A skier descends the Bachelor Gulch run” by Carol M. Highsmith (2016). Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division (LC-DIG-highsm-35866). Public domain; resized.
Last checked October 15, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
