more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
485 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:29:25
Avg time
447 ft
Altitude change
707 ft
Altitude min
1,161 ft
Altitude max
714 ft
Altitude start
1,161 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,234 ft
Distance down
965 ft
Distance flat
00:29:25
Avg time

Front Door Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carse Hills
    Hinesburg, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83184 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56696 in Trail Running
    • #286957 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The best way up to the top of Carse Hills from Hollow Road. There are some tough sections - rock gardens, roots, wet logging road - but, overall, it's a great trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 163 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Jul 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to front-door trailhead (44.288630, -73.023000)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Front Door located?
      Front Door is located in Carse Hills, Hinesburg, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Carse Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.28863, -73.023.
      How hard is Front Door?
      Front Door is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Front Door?
      Front Door has 485 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 707 ft to 1,161 ft.
      Is Front Door a point to point trail?
      Front Door is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Front Door?
      Front Door is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Front Door?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Front Door. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Front Door? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Front Door are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Front Door?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Front Door. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Front Door?
      Front Door is a moderately popular trail. There have been 640 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 647 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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