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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
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #53486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12997 in E-Biking
    • #75112 in Trail Running
    • #99553 in Hiking
    • #129 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to deer-yard trailhead (44.452900, -73.049770)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Yard

        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.

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