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2,133 ft
Distance
-191 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
-191 ft
Altitude change
537 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude max
728 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
2,110 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time

Freefall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saxon Hill
    Essex, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40128 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128203 in Trail Running
    • #119065 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Freefall is a highly rated 2,133 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Essex Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 19 rides
  • 11.2 km average
6 Months
  • 183 rides
  • 11.0 km avg distance
All
  • 1,324 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (9 votes)
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      Sampling Saxon
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      4:59 | 773 | Sep 24, 2019 , Essex
      Saxon Hill ~ Mojo, Bolder Gap, Freefall, Jumpline
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      2:42 | 31 | May 5, 2026 , Essex
      Fall time ride with my pal
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      0:33 | 282 | Nov 5, 2019 , Essex
      Saxon hill tables in the snow
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      0:09 | 519 | Jan 15, 2017 , Essex
      4.7 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 78%
      4 ★ 11%
      3 ★ 11%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      laxguy
      The direction of this trail is wrong. It should be starting at the top and ending by the parking lot. I tried to submit a change but it doesn't look like it worked
      ryetoast ryetoast
      I will hit the A-line jumps on this before I die... possibly *right* before I die.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Freefall located?
      Freefall is located in Saxon Hill, Essex, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Saxon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.49079, -73.02719.
      ▼ How hard is Freefall?
      Freefall is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Freefall?
      The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 537 ft to 728 ft.
      ▼ How long is Freefall?
      Freefall is 2,133 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Freefall?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Freefall. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Freefall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freefall are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Freefall?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Freefall. The trail is 2,133 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Freefall?
      Freefall is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,277 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,961 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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