more stats
1,719 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
1,190 ft
Altitude min
1,235 ft
Altitude max
1,190 ft
Altitude start
1,234 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
285 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

Burke Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #202229 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38987 in E-Biking
    • #64515 in Trail Running
    • #120746 in Hiking
    • #16933 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,442 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #252 in E-Biking
    • #433 in Trail Running
    • #1,036 in Hiking
    • #425 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Fairly flat meander which can be real fun at higher speed. A couple of technical side options.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 401 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burke Loop located?
      Burke Loop is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.44693, -72.48033.
      ▼ How hard is Burke Loop?
      Burke Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burke Loop?
      Burke Loop has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,190 ft to 1,235 ft.
      ▼ How long is Burke Loop?
      Burke Loop is 1,719 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burke Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burke Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Burke Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Burke Loop are:
      • July (54 activities)
      • June (27 activities)
      • October (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Burke Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burke Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burke Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Burke Loop. The trail is 1,719 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burke Loop?
      Burke Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,660 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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