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3,711 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-316 ft
Descent
2,061 ft
High Point
-279 ft
Altitude change
1,746 ft
Altitude min
2,061 ft
Altitude start
1,781 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-25.1%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
817 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat

Challenger - Difficult Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Hike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #9
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #7777 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #270479 in Hiking
    • #4303 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #402 in Nordic Skiing · Vermont [+]
    • #1,994 in Hiking
    • #210 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed

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Challenger - Difficult is a 3,711 ft black diamond difficulty machine groomed trail located near Chittenden Vermont. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Challenger - Difficult located?
      Challenger - Difficult is located in Mountain Top Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mountain Top Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.72927, -72.94819.
      ▼ How hard is Challenger - Difficult?
      Challenger - Difficult is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Challenger - Difficult?
      Challenger - Difficult has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 316 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,746 ft to 2,061 ft.
      ▼ Is Challenger - Difficult a point to point trail?
      Challenger - Difficult is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Challenger - Difficult?
      Challenger - Difficult is 3,711 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Challenger - Difficult?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Challenger - Difficult. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Challenger - Difficult? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Challenger - Difficult are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Challenger - Difficult?
      Challenger - Difficult is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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