more stats
1,716 ft
Distance
-235 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-235 ft
Altitude change
1,398 ft
Altitude min
1,633 ft
Altitude max
1,633 ft
Altitude start
1,398 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
-3.5%
Grade min
1,680 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

Firebreather Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hinesburg Town Forest
    Hinesburg, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53966 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132120 in E-Biking
    • #343611 in Trail Running
    • #114759 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #528 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #749 in E-Biking
    • #2,181 in Trail Running
    • #938 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Firebreather is a short, freeride trail deep in the Hinesburg Town Forest. This one-way trail includes open rock faces, some small drops, quick berms, a few small optional jumps, and some quick punchy climbs. A great, overall test of downhill skill that will take fast riders less than 2 minutes to complete. Look for Lost Trail on your left as you near the end of Firebreather to get over to Passing the Horizon and Sheep Thrills.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 347 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Firebreather Trail Reports

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on Oct 20, 2026
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      Directions to firebreather trailhead (44.316790, -73.035040)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firebreather located?
      Firebreather is located in Hinesburg Town Forest, Hinesburg, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Hinesburg Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31679, -73.03504.
      ▼ How hard is Firebreather?
      Firebreather is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firebreather?
      The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,398 ft to 1,633 ft.
      ▼ Is Firebreather a point to point trail?
      Yes, Firebreather is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Firebreather?
      Firebreather is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firebreather?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Firebreather. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firebreather?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firebreather are:
      • September (27 activities)
      • August (25 activities)
      • June (24 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Firebreather? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firebreather are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firebreather?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Firebreather. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firebreather?
      Firebreather is a very popular trail. There have been 1,677 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,656 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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