more stats
1,184 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
1,021 ft
Altitude min
1,063 ft
Altitude max
1,048 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance climb
604 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:02:33
Avg time

Falls Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33038 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6812 in E-Biking
    • #73694 in Trail Running
    • #101183 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #324 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #39 in E-Biking
    • #484 in Trail Running
    • #802 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Easy, but very scenic trail below the waterfall. The bridge below the waterfall can be slippery during wet spells.

Tags
BridgesPicnic spotViewsWaterfall

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 16 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 334 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,516 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falls Trail located?
      Falls Trail is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.45218, -72.47588.
      ▼ How hard is Falls Trail?
      Falls Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falls Trail?
      Falls Trail has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,021 ft to 1,063 ft.
      ▼ How long is Falls Trail?
      Falls Trail is 1,184 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falls Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Falls Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Falls Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Falls Trail are:
      • July (265 activities)
      • September (126 activities)
      • May (90 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Falls Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falls Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falls Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Falls Trail. The trail is 1,184 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Falls Trail?
      Falls Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 5,269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,295 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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