more stats
469 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:42
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
557 ft
Altitude min
572 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:00:42
Avg time

Deer Yard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Catamount Outdoor Family Center
    Williston, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #39688 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10127 in E-Biking
    • #74799 in Trail Running
    • #95169 in Hiking
    • #1160 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #379 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #60 in E-Biking
    • #489 in Trail Running
    • #759 in Hiking
    • #81 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Williston, Vermont

Named for the wintering deer yard just below this trail. Trail threads through a small rocky gully and up over some bedrock to join Ridge Run.

Tags
Ridgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 323 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to deer-yard trailhead (44.452900, -73.049770)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deer Yard located?
      Deer Yard is located in Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Catamount Outdoor Family Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.4529, -73.04977.
      ▼ How hard is Deer Yard?
      Deer Yard is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deer Yard?
      Deer Yard has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 557 ft to 572 ft.
      ▼ How long is Deer Yard?
      Deer Yard is 469 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deer Yard?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Deer Yard. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Deer Yard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deer Yard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deer Yard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Deer Yard. The trail is 469 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deer Yard?
      Deer Yard is a very popular trail. There have been 1,505 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,069 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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