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2.1 miles
Distance
-1,085 ft
Descent
00:06:35
Avg time
-1,085 ft
Altitude change
2,249 ft
Altitude min
3,333 ft
Altitude max
3,333 ft
Altitude start
2,247 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
856 ft
Distance flat
00:06:35
Avg time

Black Magic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Killington Bike Park
    Killington, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27119 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump

Black Magic is a Freeride Jump Trail with several large table top jumps that get progressively larger. The the trail is long and super fun for the skilled (GO BIG) rider.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 26.7 km average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 49.7 km avg distance
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  • 576 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Jul 26, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/New_York)
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/New_York)
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Jul 24, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/New_York)
Jul 24, 2026
 Mint. Lips are crisp, dirt is primo, props to the park for getting this up and running early this season.
Sep 28, 2025 @ 9:37am (America/New_York)
Sep 28, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 @ 9:48am (America/New_York)
Sep 21, 2025
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Ideal
Avg: 4.57 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to black-magic trailhead (43.625690, -72.820060)
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        3:47 | 664 | Sep 27, 2018 , Killington

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Magic

        ▼ Where is Black Magic located?
        Black Magic is located in Killington Bike Park, Killington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Killington Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.62569, -72.82006.
        ▼ How hard is Black Magic?
        Black Magic is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Magic?
        The trail has 1,085 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,249 ft to 3,333 ft.
        ▼ How long is Black Magic?
        Black Magic is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Magic?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Magic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Magic?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Magic are:
        • July (188 activities)
        • September (134 activities)
        • August (130 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Black Magic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Magic are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Magic?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Black Magic. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Black Magic?
        Black Magic is a very popular trail. There have been 3,439 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,171 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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