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1.1 miles
Distance
353 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:20:20
Avg time
316 ft
Altitude change
1,671 ft
Altitude min
1,994 ft
Altitude max
1,679 ft
Altitude start
1,995 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
40.5%
Grade min
3,999 ft
Distance climb
1,312 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:20:20
Avg time

Chris' Run (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2665 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #58303 in Trail Running
    • #338952 in Hiking
    • #11903 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #132 in Nordic Skiing · Vermont [+]
    • #405 in Trail Running
    • #2,397 in Hiking
    • #67 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Trapp Family

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AI Generated Description

Chris' Run (Upper) is a 1 mile popular black diamond difficulty machine groomed trail located near Stowe 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. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to chris--run-upper trailhead (44.477310, -72.768680)

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      mini-ride in chato
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      0:48 | 142 | Sep 28, 2008 , Stowe
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      0:14 | 79 | Apr 11, 2009 , Stowe

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chris' Run (Upper) located?
      Chris' Run (Upper) is located in von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, Stowe, Vermont, United States. It is part of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.47731, -72.76868.
      ▼ How hard is Chris' Run (Upper)?
      Chris' Run (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chris' Run (Upper)?
      Chris' Run (Upper) has 353 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,671 ft to 1,994 ft.
      ▼ Is Chris' Run (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Chris' Run (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Chris' Run (Upper)?
      Chris' Run (Upper) is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chris' Run (Upper)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chris' Run (Upper). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Chris' Run (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chris' Run (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Chris' Run (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ski Chris' Run (Upper). The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chris' Run (Upper)?
      Chris' Run (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 411 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 425 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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