more stats
2,093 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:45
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
1,290 ft
Altitude min
1,371 ft
Altitude max
1,292 ft
Altitude start
1,371 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
1,342 ft
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:04:45
Avg time

Buffer Zone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Aqueduct Trails
    Woodstock, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70404 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13087 in E-Biking
    • #115942 in Trail Running
    • #144194 in Hiking
    • #20910 in Snowshoeing
    • #8221 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #211 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #661 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #78 in E-Biking
    • #836 in Trail Running
    • #1,434 in Hiking
    • #581 in Snowshoeing
    • #227 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #13 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Log Ride
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Associtation

Short connecting trail between the top of Rum Street and Outer Loop. Easy climb and fun on the down hill.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 210 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 733 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Buffer Zone Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to buffer-zone trailhead (43.629900, -72.579640)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 969 ft • 15 • Loop •
      01/10/2021 suggested Fat Bike route
      ★ 4.0 • 53 miles • 8,222 ft • 74 • Loop •
      A tour of pretty much all the trails on Peg
      5 miles • 654 ft • 12 • Loop •
      this is a 4.5 mile fun loop at Aqueduct.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
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      3 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buffer Zone located?
      Buffer Zone is located in Aqueduct Trails, Woodstock, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Aqueduct Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.6299, -72.57964.
      ▼ How hard is Buffer Zone?
      Buffer Zone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buffer Zone?
      Buffer Zone has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,290 ft to 1,371 ft.
      ▼ How long is Buffer Zone?
      Buffer Zone is 2,093 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buffer Zone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buffer Zone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buffer Zone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buffer Zone are:
      • August (89 activities)
      • July (65 activities)
      • October (60 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Buffer Zone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buffer Zone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buffer Zone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Buffer Zone. The trail is 2,093 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buffer Zone?
      Buffer Zone is a very popular trail. There have been 3,026 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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