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1.2 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:12:02
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
156 ft
Altitude min
226 ft
Altitude max
156 ft
Altitude start
184 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
3,586 ft
Distance climb
1,883 ft
Distance down
840 ft
Distance flat
00:12:02
Avg time

Arms Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Arms Forest
    Burlington, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #243624 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126356 in Trail Running
    • #328243 in Hiking
    • #483 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Multi-use trail with many loops. Used by hikers, bikers, and nordic skiers. Wooded, with color-coded blazes to follow. Some wooden bridges and smooth rock surfaces, both of which can be very slick when wet.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles average
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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 61 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Jan 18, 2024
 rough icy patches hidden by recent dusting of snow. very unpredictable
Jan 18, 2024 @ 12:11pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Arms Forest located?
        Arms Forest is located in Arms Forest, Burlington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Arms Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.4989, -73.24583.
        ▼ How hard is Arms Forest?
        Arms Forest is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arms Forest?
        Arms Forest has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 156 ft to 226 ft.
        ▼ Is Arms Forest a point to point trail?
        Arms Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Arms Forest?
        Arms Forest is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arms Forest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Arms Forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Arms Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arms Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Arms Forest?
        The estimated time to ride Arms Forest is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Arms Forest?
        Arms Forest is a moderately popular trail. There have been 338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 341 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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