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Ripton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking, Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include rock gardens. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Rikert Outdoor Center, Middlebury College Snow Bowl and Joseph Battell Wilderness.
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- Mountain Bike
59 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
50 trails
- Hike
61 trails
- Trail Running
61 trails
- Snowshoe
55 trails
- Downhill Ski
25 trails
- Nordic Ski
57 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 25
- 18
- 6
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jul 13, 2025
Hike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #4,783
- State Ranking
- #20
- Trails (view details)
- 61
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 59
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 37
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 50
- Trails Hike
- 61
- Trails Trail Running
- 61
- Trails Snowshoe
- 55
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 25
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 57
- Total Distance
- 43 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,379 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,070 ft
- Reports
- 4
- Completed Counter
- 39
Sub Regions
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Joseph Battell Wilderness
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Rikert Outdoor Center
- 25
- 16
- 6
- 1
Popular Ripton Hiking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 31 ft • 34 • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 9 miles • 3,332 ft • 8 • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,969 ft • 48 ft • 1 •
Less popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,333 ft • 145 ft • 1 • • snowshoe
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This snowshoe primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 145 ft blue climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 499 ft • 5 ft •
Less popular green difficulty other. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. Trail visibility is no clear path. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1,115 ft • 61 ft • • snowshoe
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This snowshoe primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 61 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,037 ft • 11 ft •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 2,690 ft • 79 ft •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 79 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Ripton
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Steam Mill Road | Jul 13, 2025 @ 10:28am Jul 13, 2025 | Ideal | AndrewHally MRTA | ||
| Dragonfly | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:41pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Root Down | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:39pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Packed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Happy Gilmore | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Rock and Roll | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Sap Run | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Pot Belly | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Moose Meander | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Middle Earth | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC | ||
| Lost Snare | Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm Jan 25, 2025 | Snow Groomed | atakoudes ACBC |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Long Trail
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Edckeene72 | wishlist | region | activity #101939400 | Aug 20, 2026 @ 1:28pm Aug 20, 2026 |
| lugal | ridden | trail | activity #100965442 | Aug 7, 2026 @ 4:49pm Aug 7, 2026 |
| wymanii | wishlist | region | activity #98319982 | Jul 3, 2026 @ 2:14am Jul 3, 2026 |
| mktorelli | wishlist | region | activity #97981424 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:56am Jun 28, 2026 |
| esbeebuhl | wishlist | region | activity #97642317 | Jun 23, 2026 @ 11:45am Jun 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Hi | Dec 18, 2021 @ 2:05pm Dec 18, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Big Hike 10k10 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 59 | 32 miles | 3,652 ft | 13 miles | 686 ft | #5,638 | #43 | 7 | 5 | 415 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 37 | 21 miles | 2,195 ft | 8 miles | 686 ft | #2,933 | #1,178 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 102 ft | #5,217 | #31 | ||||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 50 | 25 miles | 3,114 ft | 11 miles | 531 ft | #1,390 | #6 | 25 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 61 | 43 miles | 8,379 ft | 19 miles | 2,070 ft | #4,783 | #20 | 4 | 203 | |||
| Trail Running | 61 | 43 miles | 8,379 ft | 19 miles | 2,070 ft | #4,234 | #18 | 1 | 4 | 24 | ||
| Snowshoe | 55 | 31 miles | 3,652 ft | 13 miles | 686 ft | #498 | #11 | 30 | 5 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 25 | 11 miles | 8,415 ft | 10 miles | 928 ft | #510 | #17 | 28 | 133 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 3 miles | 16 ft | 899 ft | 1,289 ft | 29 | 263 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 57 | 32 miles | 3,652 ft | 13 miles | 686 ft | #460 | #11 | 30 | 845 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to hike in Ripton?
Ripton has 3 areas to explore for hiking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in Ripton?
The highest rated hiking trails in Ripton are:
- Skylight Pond Trail (0/5)
- Long Trail - Sucker Brook (0/5)
- Brown Gate (0/5)
- Kiwi (0/5)
- Huntsman (0/5)
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Where can I park to hike in Ripton?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Ripton. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Ripton?
The longest trail in Ripton is Long Trail - Sucker Brook at 9.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ripton?
The best trail running trails in Ripton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ripton?
Ripton has a total of 88 trails. Of those, 61 are designated for hiking. Browse top hiking trails in Ripton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ripton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ripton is Long Trail - Sucker Brook with 3,332 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ripton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ripton is Long Trail - Sucker Brook with 3,307 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ripton?
Ripton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest hiking trails in Ripton?
The steepest hiking trail in Ripton is Sap Run with an average grade of 8.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ripton?
The overall region status for Ripton is Clear / Green. Out of 2 trails:
- Clear / Green: 2
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What is the highest summit in Ripton?
The highest summit in Ripton is Gillespie Peak at 3,356 ft elevation.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ripton?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Ripton. View all adaptive trails in Ripton for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Ripton?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Ripton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular hiking trails in Ripton?
The most popular hiking trails in Ripton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner hike trails in Ripton?
The best beginner hiking trails in Ripton are:
- Bandy Brook (0/5)
- Sheehan (0/5)
- The Field Loop (0/5)
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