2.8 miles
Distance
126 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
568 ft
High Point
-19 ft
Altitude change
500 ft
Altitude min
568 ft
Altitude start
551 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
3,596 ft
Distance climb
3,848 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

A good fast warm up progression loop for intermediate and advanced riders.

Detailed Description
Intermediate Progression Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Williston Vermont. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 126 ft with a max elevation of 568 ft then descends -143 ft.
Tags
Rock slabs

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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    25 min 43 sec
  • Altitude min
    500 ft
  • Altitude start
    568 ft
  • Altitude end
    551 ft
  • Climb
    126 ft
  • Descent
    -143 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -11.9%
  • Grade min
    13.3%
  • Distance climb
    3,596 ft
  • Distance down
    3,848 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Moose Poop1,493 ft
Hawk220 ft
Liquid Velvet860 ft
Hawk912 ft
Porcupine823 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Nordic Ski
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk north on Hub to Elbow connector.
  2. Continue for 50 meters.
  3. Walk northwest on Wood's Trace.
  4. Continue for 70 meters.
  5. Bear right to stay on Wood's Trace.
  6. Continue for 300 meters.
  7. Turn left onto Porcupine.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Turn right onto Newts connector.
  10. Continue for 10 meters.
  11. Bear right onto Sandmans.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Post Road.
  14. Continue for 300 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Sandmans.
  16. Continue for 20 meters.
  17. Turn right onto Cliffs Of Insanity.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Turn left onto Pure Bliss.
  20. Continue for 500 meters.
  21. Turn right onto Cliffs Of Insanity.
  22. Continue for 100 meters.
  23. Keep straight to stay on Sandmans.
  24. Continue for 10 meters.
  25. Turn left onto Moose Poop.
  26. Continue for 500 meters.
  27. Turn left onto Central Ave.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Make a sharp right onto Liquid Velvet.
  30. Continue for 300 meters.
  31. Turn right onto Sandman Cutoff.
  32. Continue for 100 meters.
  33. Turn left onto Sandmans.
  34. Continue for 200 meters.
  35. Turn left onto Slick Rock.
  36. Continue for 100 meters.
  37. Turn left onto Sandmans.
  38. Continue for 100 meters.
  39. Turn left onto Porcupine.
  40. Continue for 100 meters.
  41. Turn left to stay on Porcupine.
  42. Continue for 200 meters.
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Porcupine
Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/New_York)
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Hawk
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Moose Poop
Apr 17, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/New_York)
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