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2,133 ft
Distance
-191 ft
Descent
00:03:48
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
00:03:48
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 heatmap [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144980 in Trail Running
    • #151808 in Hiking
    • #875 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #526 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,189 in Trail Running
    • #1,606 in Hiking
    • #90 in Adaptive Biking
  • 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.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 33 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 241 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,413 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Freefall Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/New_York)
1 day
 Closure for logging coming soon
Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:01am (America/New_York)
Oct 19, 2026
 Leaf blown 10/17
Oct 16, 2026 @ 6:19pm (America/New_York)
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/New_York)
Oct 16, 2026
 Strong wind and rain, good day to stay away
Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/New_York)
Aug 28, 2026
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on Nov 11, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.39 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to freefall-48878 trailhead (44.490790, -73.027190)
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      Nov 12, 2018 @ 4:40am
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      Nov 12, 2018 @ 4:39am
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      Sampling Saxon
      mtb
      4:59 | 785 | Sep 24, 2019 , Essex
      Saxon Hill ~ Mojo, Bolder Gap, Freefall, Jumpline
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      2:42 | 33 | May 5, 2026 , Essex
      Fall time ride with my pal
      mtb
      0:33 | 283 | 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%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      4 Reviews & Comments

      scott424
      I’ve got an adaptive bike. October 7
      I went riding there. I would say it is only 10% adaptive. The rest of the time you’re straddling the trail hitting all the Roots and Sharp rocks paralleling the smooth trail.
      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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Freefall?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Freefall are:
      • May (94 activities)
      • September (91 activities)
      • June (84 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 4 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 6,535 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,224 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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