U.S. Forest Service wildlife restrictions will lift Thursday for many trails on the east end of Eagle County, but user discretion is advised. With the end of the April 15 to June 20 wildlife mitigation period, gates on Vail and Eagle-Vail trails like Paulie’s Plunge, the North Trail, Son of Middle Creek and Buffehr Creek will be unlocked, but that doesn’t mean the trails will be ready for hiking and biking.
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/muddy-conditions-persist-on-some-vail-trails-with-wildlife-closures-set-to-lift/