more stats
4,065 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:07:41
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
1,195 ft
Altitude min
1,338 ft
Altitude max
1,269 ft
Altitude start
1,194 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
1,309 ft
Distance climb
1,660 ft
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:07:41
Avg time

Contagious Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Aqueduct Trails
    Woodstock, Vermont
  • AKA
    Contagion
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 80 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53337 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38891 in E-Biking
    • #153071 in Trail Running
    • #142537 in Hiking
    • #16681 in Snowshoeing
    • #1047 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #519 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #251 in E-Biking
    • #1,315 in Trail Running
    • #1,405 in Hiking
    • #412 in Snowshoeing
    • #47 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Associtation

Trail located off from Spawn of Vaughan. This trail climbs up a ridge at a moderate incline with some technical sections. The down hill is a mix of flow and some more organic sections. This is mostly an Intermediate flowing trail but has Some features that can be high risk. Look before you leap!!!!! Includes Half pipe, gap jumps, drops, riders use caution.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 17.6 km average
6 Months
  • 178 rides
  • 21.5 km avg distance
All
  • 712 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Contagious Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      abradley77
      So many fun features including half-pipe, gap jumps, and rollers. Nice enjoyable climb up to the top.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Contagious located?
      Contagious is located in Aqueduct Trails, Woodstock, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Aqueduct Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.62758, -72.57555.
      ▼ How hard is Contagious?
      Contagious is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Contagious?
      Contagious has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,195 ft to 1,338 ft.
      ▼ How long is Contagious?
      Contagious is 4,065 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Contagious?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Contagious. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Contagious? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Contagious are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Contagious?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Contagious. The trail is 4,065 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Contagious?
      Contagious is a very popular trail. There have been 2,766 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,988 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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