9.5 miles
Distance
1,062 ft
Climb
-1,121 ft
Descent
1,139 ft
High Point
-59 ft
Altitude change
739 ft
Altitude min
1,092 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-42.8%
Grade max
31.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This is a very fun cross-country type ride on the beautiful trails of Darling Hill. You will definitely enjoy it

Detailed Description
Intermediate Loop at VSS is a 10 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near East Burke Vermont. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,062 ft with a max elevation of 1,139 ft then descends -1,121 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Altitude change
    -59 ft
  • Altitude min
    739 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,092 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,033 ft
  • Climb
    1,062 ft
  • Descent
    -1,121 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -42.8%
  • Grade min
    31.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Heaven's Bench1,864 ft
Bill Magill541 ft
Marthas Pines2,992 ft
Easy Out1,962 ft
Ridge2,680 ft
Culvert Cut2,979 ft
Border 1679 ft
Bear Back4,327 ft
Meadow Wood1,778 ft
Beltway1 mile

Details

  • Riding area
    Kingdom Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Bill Magill.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Heaven's Bench.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Keep left to stay on Heaven's Bench.
  6. Continue for 400 meters.
  7. Make a sharp left onto Sneaky Pete.
  8. Continue for 700 meters.
  9. Turn right onto Bill Magill.
  10. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  11. Turn left to stay on Bill Magill.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Connector.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Turn right onto Pines.
  16. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  17. Keep right to take Marthas Pines.
  18. Continue for 10 meters.
  19. Keep left to stay on Marthas Pines.
  20. Continue for 80 meters.
  21. Keep right to stay on Marthas Pines.
  22. Continue for 900 meters.
  23. Turn left onto Widow Maker.
  24. Continue for 300 meters.
  25. Turn right onto East Branch.
  26. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  27. Turn left onto Rim.
  28. Continue for 600 meters.
  29. Keep right to take Easy Out.
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
  31. Walk northeast on VAST.
  32. Continue for 400 meters.
  33. Turn left onto Sugar Hill.
  34. Continue for 300 meters.
  35. Turn left onto Cow Path.
  36. Continue for 500 meters.
  37. Turn left onto VAST.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Walk east on Easy Out.
  40. Continue for 80 meters.
  41. Turn left onto East Branch.
  42. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  43. Walk north on VAST.
  44. Continue for 100 meters.
  45. Walk east on Easy Out.
  46. Continue for 90 meters.
  47. Turn right onto East Branch.
  48. Continue for 200 meters.
  49. Walk north on VAST.
  50. Continue for 500 meters.
  51. Walk northwest on Ridge.
  52. Continue for 800 meters.
  53. Turn right onto Sugar Hill.
  54. Continue for 100 meters.
  55. Walk south on Sugar Hill.
  56. Continue for 200 meters.
  57. Turn right to stay on Sugar Hill.
  58. Continue for 400 meters.
  59. Turn right onto VAST.
  60. Continue for 400 meters.
  61. Walk southwest on Culvert Cut.
  62. Continue for 800 meters.
  63. Bear right onto VAST.
  64. Continue for 400 meters.
  65. Turn left onto Border 1.
  66. Continue for 300 meters.
  67. Walk south on Bear Back.
  68. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  69. Bear left onto Violets Outback.
  70. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  71. Keep right to take Meadow Wood.
  72. Continue for 500 meters.
  73. Turn right onto Beltway.
  74. Continue for 2 kilometers.
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