4.0 miles
Distance
341 ft
Climb
-338 ft
Descent
1,199 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
995 ft
Altitude min
1,114 ft
Altitude start
1,115 ft
Altitude end
-20.2%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,039 ft
Distance flat

This scenic loop is perfect for beginners or riders looking for a beautiful tour of Darling Hill, primarily on double track this route passes by The Inn at Mountain View Farm, The Burklyn Inn, and has stupendous views of Burke Mountain along the way.

Detailed Description
Darling Loop is a 4 mile popular easy route located near East Burke Vermont. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 341 ft with a max elevation of 1,199 ft then descends -338 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 12, 2026)

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Kingdom Trail Association (www.kingdomtrails.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Altitude min
    995 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,114 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,115 ft
  • Climb
    341 ft
  • Descent
    -338 ft
  • Grade max
    -20.2%
  • Grade min
    17.2%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    4,039 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Kingdom Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Directions

  1. Walk west on Mountain View Farm Parking Connector.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Make a sharp right onto Cupcake Connector.
  4. Continue for 60 meters.
  5. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  6. Continue for 10 meters.
  7. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  8. Continue for 20 meters.
  9. Keep right to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  10. Continue for 30 meters.
  11. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  12. Continue for 30 meters.
  13. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  14. Continue for 20 meters.
  15. Keep right to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  16. Continue for 10 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  18. Continue for 20 meters.
  19. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Keep left to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  22. Continue for 10 meters.
  23. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  24. Continue for 20 meters.
  25. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  26. Continue for 20 meters.
  27. Keep right to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  28. Continue for 40 meters.
  29. Make a sharp right onto Loop.
  30. Continue for 400 meters.
  31. Turn right to stay on Loop.
  32. Continue for 100 meters.
  33. Keep straight to stay on Loop.
  34. Continue for 800 meters.
  35. Turn left to stay on Loop.
  36. Continue for 90 meters.
  37. Turn right to stay on Loop.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Turn right onto Wood n You.
  40. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  41. Turn right onto Darling Hill Road (South).
  42. Continue for 100 meters.
  43. Turn left onto Wood n You.
  44. Continue for 600 meters.
  45. Turn right onto Loop.
  46. Continue for 200 meters.
  47. Turn left onto Pasture Loop.
  48. Continue for 500 meters.
  49. Bear left onto Poundcake.
  50. Continue for 200 meters.
  51. Walk southeast on Cupcake Connector.
  52. Continue for 20 meters.
  53. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  54. Continue for 10 meters.
  55. Keep right to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  56. Continue for 10 meters.
  57. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  58. Continue for 20 meters.
  59. Keep right to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  60. Continue for 10 meters.
  61. Keep left to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  62. Continue for 20 meters.
  63. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  64. Continue for 30 meters.
  65. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  66. Continue for 30 meters.
  67. Keep left to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  68. Continue for 20 meters.
  69. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  70. Continue for 10 meters.
  71. Keep straight to stay on Cupcake Connector.
  72. Continue for 60 meters.
  73. Turn left onto Mountain View Farm Parking Connector.
  74. Continue for 100 meters.
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    A Quick Loop On The Backyard Trails
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    A Quick Loop On The Backyard Trails
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    2:32 | 292 | comments: 2 | favs: 1
    Jul 6, 2012
    Just a quick loop on the backyard trails. I'll be 41 years old in a few weeks. When we bought this property almost 10 years ago it was a wet...
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    NE Style, Cats Paw, Bone Saw, Power Hour and Dual Slalom. After an XC loop..

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Burklyn
    Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/New_York)
    Aug 15, 2026
    Loop
    Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:36pm (America/New_York)
    Jul 12, 2026
    		Two trees down by the bridge once you enter the woods from the Inn at Mountain View parking lot. reporter
    Mountain View Farm Parking Connector
    May 29, 2026 @ 11:48am (America/New_York)
    May 29, 2026
    Pasture Loop
    May 29, 2026 @ 11:48am (America/New_York)
    May 29, 2026
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    Apr 30, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/New_York)
    Apr 30, 2026
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