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1,463 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
840 ft
Altitude min
895 ft
Altitude max
895 ft
Altitude start
876 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time

Barb Wire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Midland Trail System
    Cambridge, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #254993 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47446 in Trail Running
    • #291621 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

BRMBC's Midlands moderate difficulty trail offering.

Access Info

Intersection of Edwards & Cliff Reynolds Road off Route 108, Jeffersonville, VT.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 2 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 3 miles avg distance
All
  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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        Directions to barb-wire trailhead (44.611370, -72.806080)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Barb Wire

        Where is Barb Wire located?
        Barb Wire is located in Midland Trail System, Cambridge, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Midland Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.61137, -72.80608.
        How hard is Barb Wire?
        Barb Wire is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Barb Wire?
        Barb Wire has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 840 ft to 895 ft.
        Is Barb Wire a point to point trail?
        Barb Wire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Barb Wire?
        Barb Wire is 1,463 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Barb Wire?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Barb Wire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Barb Wire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barb Wire are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Barb Wire?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Barb Wire. The trail is 1,463 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Barb Wire?
        Barb Wire is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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