4.7 miles
Distance
899 ft
Climb
-897 ft
Descent
1,512 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
757 ft
Altitude min
775 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-41.3%
Grade max
31.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,743 ft
Distance flat

The ideal lap if you're short on time or just looking to get a quick ride in. Leave straight from the Madbush parking lot and cross RT 100 to Butternut Hill. Follow the road to the Mad River Riders newest climbing trail, ButterUp. This will connect you up to GS where you will finish the climb to Dana Hill Rd. Make a left when you reach the road and take the next left down Busternut. Follow this until you intersect Goodnight Irene, a flowy downhill with some technical spots sprinkled throughout. At the bottom of this make a right back onto Butternut Hill Rd and retrace your steps from earlier finishing back in the Madbush Parking lot.

Detailed Description
Local Lap is a 5 mile popular expert route located near Waitsfield Vermont. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 899 ft with a max elevation of 1,512 ft then descends -897 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Altitude min
    757 ft
  • Altitude start
    775 ft
  • Altitude end
    774 ft
  • Climb
    899 ft
  • Descent
    -897 ft
  • Grade max
    -41.3%
  • Grade min
    31.4%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,743 ft

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Trails in Route

ButterUp1,316 ft
GS4,216 ft
Goodnight Irene1 mile
"Madbush Connector"417 ft

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    Black Diamond
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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    GS
    Aug 7, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/New_York)
    Aug 7, 2026
    Tree reported below is still there, but very easy to ride under it, so no urgency.
    Goodnight Irene
    Jul 8, 2026 @ 6:42pm (America/New_York)
    Jul 8, 2026
    Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
    "Madbush Connector"
    Jun 17, 2026 @ 5:12pm (America/New_York)
    Jun 17, 2026
    ButterUp
    Jun 17, 2026 @ 5:12pm (America/New_York)
    Jun 17, 2026
    more reports »
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