more stats
1,037 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:01:09
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
878 ft
Altitude min
927 ft
Altitude max
927 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:01:09
Avg time

Border 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89584 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115968 in E-Biking
    • #145004 in Trail Running
    • #140257 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #831 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #613 in E-Biking
    • #1,195 in Trail Running
    • #1,367 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Border is an intermediate trail connecting to Bear Back on the southwestern side of the Darling Hill Ridge. Though bidirectional, it’s most often ridden downhill from the gate toward the river, offering a rooty descent through coniferous forest with smooth switchbacks winding steadily to the bottom.

Tags
Rooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 580 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 2,865 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Border 1 Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 8:51am (America/New_York)
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May 29, 2026 @ 11:48am (America/New_York)
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
reporter Southwest section of Darling Hill trails are open!
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 @ 9:47pm (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 Jul 29, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.58 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 ★ 17%
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      1 Review & Comments

      DavidCarrs0P
      Nice option downhill (east to west) rather than the double-track. A few rooty sections, but most are avoidable if you wish by riding on left.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Border 1 located?
      Border 1 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 44.56017, -71.97793.
      ▼ How hard is Border 1?
      Border 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Border 1?
      Border 1 has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 878 ft to 927 ft.
      ▼ Is Border 1 a point to point trail?
      Border 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Border 1?
      Border 1 is 1,037 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Border 1?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Border 1. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Border 1?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Border 1 are:
      • July (308 activities)
      • September (297 activities)
      • August (280 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Border 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Border 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Border 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Border 1. The trail is 1,037 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Border 1?
      Border 1 is a very popular trail. There have been 9,936 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,285 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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