more stats
1,601 ft
Distance
-156 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-156 ft
Altitude change
783 ft
Altitude min
940 ft
Altitude max
940 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
1,601 ft
Distance down
00:02:53
Avg time

Apple Core Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Randolph Trails
    Randolph, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33134 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #376235 in Trail Running
    • #138864 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #326 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,391 in Trail Running
    • #1,333 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Randolph Conservation Commission

Berms and lots of opportunity for a bit of airtime. A great, albeit short, littel trail.

Access Info

Starts at end of Fern and continues down to the Apple Core Climb

Tags
Berms

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 38 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 161 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Apple Core Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 12:04pm (America/New_York)
Sep 6, 2026
 Super fun, but rocks are pretty mossy
Aug 14, 2026 @ 12:37pm (America/New_York)
Aug 14, 2026
May 23, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/New_York)
May 23, 2026
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/New_York)
Apr 11, 2026
 Closed for MTB until trails are clear and dry. Thanks!
May 20, 2025 @ 2:46am
May 20, 2025
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on Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Short but fun machine built flow with berms, and a few small drops and jumps.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Apple Core located?
      Apple Core is located in Randolph Trails, Randolph, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Randolph Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.93409, -72.66871.
      ▼ How hard is Apple Core?
      Apple Core is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Apple Core?
      The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 783 ft to 940 ft.
      ▼ Is Apple Core a point to point trail?
      Yes, Apple Core is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Apple Core?
      Apple Core is 1,601 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Apple Core?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Apple Core. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Apple Core? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Apple Core are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Apple Core?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Apple Core. The trail is 1,601 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Apple Core?
      Apple Core is a very popular trail. There have been 524 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 847 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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