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2,070 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
854 ft
High Point
80 ft
Altitude change
760 ft
Altitude min
774 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
1,476 ft
Distance climb
531 ft
Distance down

Alder Patch Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Woodstock Nordic Center
    Woodstock, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 55 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4884 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #38210 in Snowshoeing
    • #2914 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #244 in Nordic Skiing · Vermont [+]
    • #1,112 in Snowshoeing
    • #150 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Alder Patch is a 2,070 ft popular black diamond difficulty ski run (off-piste) trail located near Woodstock Vermont. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Mar 31, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/New_York)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alder Patch located?
      Alder Patch is located in Woodstock Nordic Center, Woodstock, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Woodstock Nordic Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.60787, -72.51346.
      ▼ How hard is Alder Patch?
      Alder Patch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alder Patch?
      Alder Patch has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 760 ft to 854 ft.
      ▼ Is Alder Patch a point to point trail?
      Alder Patch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ How long is Alder Patch?
      Alder Patch is 2,070 ft long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alder Patch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Alder Patch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Alder Patch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alder Patch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Alder Patch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Alder Patch. The trail is 2,070 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alder Patch?
      Alder Patch is a very popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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