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561 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:00:43
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
1,571 ft
Altitude min
1,602 ft
Altitude max
1,593 ft
Altitude start
1,572 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
361 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:00:43
Avg time

Dead Bird Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Millstone Trails
    Barre, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #193908 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125281 in E-Biking
    • #352674 in Trail Running
    • #142299 in Hiking
    • #26601 in Snowshoeing
    • #28238 in Nordic Skiing
    • #41603 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,410 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #689 in E-Biking
    • #2,313 in Trail Running
    • #1,401 in Hiking
    • #768 in Snowshoeing
    • #887 in Nordic Skiing
    • #453 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Snowshoeing
    • Downhill Only for Nordic Skiing
    • Downhill Only for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Vermont Land Trust

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Dead Bird is a 561 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Barre Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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      Millstone Southern Trails Ride
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      This route include most of the trails in the souther portion of Millstone Trail System.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dead Bird located?
      Dead Bird is located in Millstone Trails, Barre, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Millstone Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.14578, -72.4728.
      ▼ How hard is Dead Bird?
      Dead Bird is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Bird?
      Dead Bird has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,571 ft to 1,602 ft.
      ▼ Is Dead Bird a point to point trail?
      Yes, Dead Bird is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dead Bird?
      Dead Bird is 561 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Bird?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead Bird. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dead Bird?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dead Bird are:
      • May (18 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      • June (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Dead Bird? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Bird are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Bird?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dead Bird. The trail is 561 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dead Bird?
      Dead Bird is a very popular trail. There have been 763 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,028 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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