7.6 miles
Distance
782 ft
Climb
-785 ft
Descent
2,071 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,776 ft
Altitude min
1,975 ft
Altitude start
1,975 ft
Altitude end
-22.4%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,783 ft
Distance flat

Hitting as much of the Sherwood Forest stuff as possible in one loop without too much doubling up

Detailed Description
Nottingham Loop is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Dover Vermont. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 35 trails. This route climbs 782 ft with a max elevation of 2,071 ft then descends -785 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jun 19, 2026)
  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 27, 2020)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 2, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Southern Vermont Trails Association (SOVTA.ORG)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 53 min
  • Altitude min
    1,776 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,975 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,975 ft
  • Climb
    782 ft
  • Descent
    -785 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.4%
  • Grade min
    23.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,783 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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  • Unpaved
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Crosstown Trail
Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/New_York)
Aug 2, 2026
Some washout sections. Pay attention on the middle section.
Sherwood Forest: Wetland Gap
Jun 19, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/New_York)
Jun 19, 2026
Robin Hood
Sep 20, 2025 @ 12:33pm (America/New_York)
Sep 20, 2025
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Kingswood
Sep 20, 2025 @ 12:33pm (America/New_York)
Sep 20, 2025
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Nottingham
Sep 20, 2025 @ 12:33pm (America/New_York)
Sep 20, 2025
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