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1,749 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
1,553 ft
Altitude min
1,603 ft
Altitude max
1,603 ft
Altitude start
1,552 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1,480 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

BFR Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45642 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57438 in E-Biking
    • #229434 in Trail Running
    • #76533 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

BFR—short for Big Ferny Rock—is a short intermediate trail branching off Swamp Donkey. This bidirectional line offers a mildly techy climb up to the top of the Moose Haven Sector, and its standout feature is the namesake landmark: a very large, prominent rock with a lush fern garden growing around its base right beside the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 172 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 977 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/New_York)
May 9, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
 reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:57pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:39pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Closed for the winter season.
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:33pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
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on May 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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        Directions to bfr trailhead (44.621860, -71.876610)

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        KT: Bemba
        ★ 1.0 • 25 miles • 2,492 ft • 18 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About BFR

        ▼ Where is BFR located?
        BFR is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.62186, -71.87661.
        ▼ How hard is BFR?
        BFR is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BFR?
        The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,553 ft to 1,603 ft.
        ▼ Is BFR a point to point trail?
        BFR is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is BFR?
        BFR is 1,749 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on BFR?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on BFR. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BFR?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BFR are:
        • July (90 activities)
        • September (54 activities)
        • August (54 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access BFR? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to BFR are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride BFR?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride BFR. The trail is 1,749 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is BFR?
        BFR is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,530 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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