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4,843 ft
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-292 ft
Descent
00:16:53
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
927 ft
Altitude min
1,222 ft
Altitude max
1,026 ft
Altitude start
928 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
1,545 ft
Distance climb
2,785 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:16:53
Avg time

Cloud Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Peg Trails
    Woodstock, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11688 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3850 in E-Biking
    • #105650 in Trail Running
    • #107130 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Woodstock Inn and Resort

Designed and built by Gavin Vaughan. Nick Mahood. and Kent McFarland (with a bit of help from others), this trail is the crown jewel of the Mount Peg trail system. It features a mostly gentle climb with easy switchbacks, sweeping views of the valley below, and an amazing decent featuring superb hand-built berms and roller coasters sure to bring a smile to all riders. Once at the bottom, you may want to climb again and do it all over

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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        Directions to cloud-drop trailhead (43.599730, -72.513340)

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        11:44 | 143 | Oct 16, 2023 , Woodstock
        Underexposed EP9 - Woodstock, VT
        3:58 | 609 | May 18, 2021 , Woodstock

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud Drop

        ▼ Where is Cloud Drop located?
        Cloud Drop is located in Mount Peg Trails, Woodstock, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mount Peg Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.59973, -72.51334.
        ▼ How hard is Cloud Drop?
        Cloud Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cloud Drop?
        Cloud Drop has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 927 ft to 1,222 ft.
        ▼ Is Cloud Drop a point to point trail?
        Cloud Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cloud Drop?
        Cloud Drop is 4,843 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cloud Drop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cloud Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cloud Drop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cloud Drop are:
        • July (129 activities)
        • June (70 activities)
        • October (61 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cloud Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cloud Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cloud Drop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Cloud Drop. The trail is 4,843 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cloud Drop?
        Cloud Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,539 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,835 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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