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2,159 ft
Distance
142 ft
Climb
1,495 ft
High Point
142 ft
Altitude change
1,353 ft
Altitude min
1,353 ft
Altitude start
1,496 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
22.9%
Grade min
1,864 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance flat

Explorers Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Smugglers Notch Mountain Resort
    Jeffersonsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 50 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #334764 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #180093 in E-Biking
    • #339474 in Trail Running
    • #349338 in Hiking
    • #1309 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Smugglers' Notch Mountain Bike Center

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AI Generated Description

Explorers Pass is a 2,159 ft less popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Jeffersonsville Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 1 rides
  • Last: Jul 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Explorers Pass located?
      Explorers Pass is located in Smugglers Notch Mountain Resort, Jeffersonsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Smugglers Notch Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.59325, -72.77701.
      ▼ How hard is Explorers Pass?
      Explorers Pass is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Explorers Pass?
      Explorers Pass has 142 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,353 ft to 1,495 ft.
      ▼ Is Explorers Pass a point to point trail?
      Explorers Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Explorers Pass?
      Explorers Pass is 2,159 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Explorers Pass?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Explorers Pass. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Explorers Pass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Explorers Pass are:
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Explorers Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Explorers Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Explorers Pass?
      Explorers Pass is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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