16.7 miles
Distance
3,337 ft
Climb
-3,336 ft
Descent
1,678 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
707 ft
Altitude min
855 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-44.2%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Super fun, hard ride that takes you through the best of the Fellowship of the Wheel trails - brings lots of water and a snack. Quite a few options to make it longer or shorter along the way. Several bail out spots when you hit dirt roads, most bring you down hill for a flat short ride back the car if you start on Hollow Rd. You can also start on Lincoln Hill, Hayden Hill East/West, or at Sleepy Hollow. Bonus points for adding a loop in Richmond. This is similar the Del's benefit ride route that occurs each year.

Detailed Description
HTF + Carse is a 17 mile popular expert route located near Hinesburg Vermont. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 3,337 ft with a max elevation of 1,678 ft then descends -3,336 ft.
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Water source

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jun 29, 2026)

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Local trail association
Fellowship of the Wheel (www.fotwheel.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 32 min
  • Altitude min
    707 ft
  • Altitude start
    855 ft
  • Altitude end
    856 ft
  • Climb
    3,337 ft
  • Descent
    -3,336 ft
  • Grade max
    -44.2%
  • Grade min
    28.4%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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