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1,125 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,475 ft
Altitude min
1,492 ft
Altitude max
1,485 ft
Altitude start
1,476 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
236 ft
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Bower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Rikert Outdoor Center
    Ripton, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 85 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #166244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #326804 in Trail Running
    • #440176 in Hiking
    • #40047 in Snowshoeing
    • #5140 in Nordic Skiing
    • #48763 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #65362 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,260 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,000 in Trail Running
    • #2,735 in Hiking
    • #1,241 in Snowshoeing
    • #263 in Nordic Skiing
    • #557 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #506 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury College
  • OSM Way
    #447087140

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Bower is a 1,125 ft moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Ripton Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jan 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bower located?
      Bower is located in Rikert Outdoor Center, Ripton, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rikert Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95287, -72.98254.
      ▼ How hard is Bower?
      Bower is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bower?
      Bower has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,475 ft to 1,492 ft.
      ▼ Is Bower a point to point trail?
      Bower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bower?
      Bower is 1,125 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bower?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bower. The trail is 1,125 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bower?
      Bower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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