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2,093 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:36
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
00:04:36
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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69860 in E-Biking
    • #102642 in Trail Running
    • #98744 in Hiking
    • #7343 in Snowshoeing
    • #3212 in Backcountry Skiing
  • 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 175 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 687 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Buffer Zone Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 1:25pm (America/New_York)
Jun 1, 2026
Apr 21, 2026 @ 6:08pm (America/New_York)
Apr 21, 2026
 reporter Go ride
Apr 21, 2026 @ 6:19am (America/New_York)
Apr 21, 2026
 reporter Please stay off trails today. Hard freeze last night
Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/New_York)
Apr 17, 2026
 reporter Open for the season please join WAMBA!
Mar 31, 2026 @ 10:28am (America/New_York)
Mar 31, 2026
 reporter 4-6 spruce trees down on climb. Some hung up. Need saw.
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on Jun 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      this is a 4.5 mile fun loop at Aqueduct.
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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.
      ▼ 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 2,885 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,065 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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