more stats
1,375 ft
Distance
-98 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
1,718 ft
Altitude min
1,818 ft
Altitude max
1,818 ft
Altitude start
1,719 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,375 ft
Distance down
00:02:26
Avg time

Blacksmith Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain Resort
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135793 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,191 in Mountain Biking · Vermont
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Same flow and feel as Dead Moose Alley with switchbacks.

Access Info

Burke allows public access to Blacksmith, without a fee, seven days a week.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 109 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blacksmith located?
      Blacksmith is located in Burke Mountain Resort, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Burke Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.58575, -71.89514.
      ▼ How hard is Blacksmith?
      Blacksmith is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blacksmith?
      The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,718 ft to 1,818 ft.
      ▼ Is Blacksmith a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blacksmith is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blacksmith?
      Blacksmith is 1,375 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blacksmith?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blacksmith. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blacksmith?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blacksmith are:
      • September (15 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blacksmith? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blacksmith are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blacksmith?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Blacksmith. The trail is 1,375 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blacksmith?
      Blacksmith is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 348 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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