more stats
1,923 ft
Distance
125 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:08:02
Avg time
107 ft
Altitude change
1,437 ft
Altitude min
1,551 ft
Altitude max
1,437 ft
Altitude start
1,545 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
31.9%
Grade min
1,152 ft
Distance climb
292 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:08:02
Avg time

Capital Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Millstone Trails
    Barre, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #116523 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152514 in E-Biking
    • #372958 in Trail Running
    • #149283 in Hiking
    • #23713 in Snowshoeing
    • #27115 in Nordic Skiing
    • #13322 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,044 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #843 in E-Biking
    • #2,379 in Trail Running
    • #1,540 in Hiking
    • #670 in Snowshoeing
    • #858 in Nordic Skiing
    • #208 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Snowshoeing
    • Downhill Only for Nordic Skiing
    • Downhill Only for Winter Fat Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Vermont Land Trust

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Capital Trail is a 1,923 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Barre Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Directions to capital-trail trailhead (44.155260, -72.465580)

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      Routes with this trail

      10 miles • 1,777 ft • 41 •
      This route include most of the trails in the souther portion of Millstone Trail System.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Capital Trail located?
      Capital Trail is located in Millstone Trails, Barre, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Millstone Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.15526, -72.46558.
      ▼ How hard is Capital Trail?
      Capital Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capital Trail?
      Capital Trail has 125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,437 ft to 1,551 ft.
      ▼ Is Capital Trail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Capital Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Capital Trail?
      Capital Trail is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Capital Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Capital Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Capital Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Capital Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Capital Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Capital Trail. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Capital Trail?
      Capital Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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