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2,891 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
1,927 ft
Altitude min
1,999 ft
Altitude max
1,948 ft
Altitude start
1,985 ft
Altitude end
1.271%
Grade
-19.416%
Grade max
14.969%
Grade min
1,639 ft
Distance climb
1,022 ft
Distance down
229 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Crusades Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Crosstown Trail Network
    Dover, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #256796 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135178 in E-Biking
    • #339499 in Trail Running
    • #133617 in Hiking
    • #18160 in Snowshoeing
    • #2468 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,723 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #781 in E-Biking
    • #2,122 in Trail Running
    • #1,240 in Hiking
    • #471 in Snowshoeing
    • #119 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A tight single-track trail with a short technical root filled climb/descent. The eastern loop from Robinhood/Crosstown to Kings-Cross is known as "Crusades Short". This is a very fun loop that holds up well to wet weather.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Jun 11, 2024 @ 12:22am
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Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:49pm
Aug 15, 2023
 reporter Trail has some muddy sections that are frequently muddy in wet weather. Ok to ride!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crusades located?
      Crusades is located in Crosstown Trail Network, Dover, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Crosstown Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.93822, -72.87708.
      ▼ How hard is Crusades?
      Crusades is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.271%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crusades?
      Crusades has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,927 ft to 1,999 ft.
      ▼ Is Crusades a point to point trail?
      Crusades is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crusades?
      Crusades is 2,891 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crusades?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crusades. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Crusades? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crusades are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crusades?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Crusades. The trail is 2,891 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crusades?
      Crusades is a moderately popular trail. There have been 238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 254 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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