more stats
5,013 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-288 ft
Descent
00:08:00
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
1,170 ft
Altitude min
1,434 ft
Altitude max
1,434 ft
Altitude start
1,184 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
3,068 ft
Distance down
1,362 ft
Distance flat
00:08:00
Avg time

Grimes' Grind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mount Anthony
    Bennington, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5946 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13074 in E-Biking
    • #319170 in Trail Running
    • #100919 in Hiking
    • #11295 in Snowshoeing
    • #7662 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022

Flows best North to South. Climb up on Lower Beacon, descend South on Grimes.

Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 120 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Grimes' Grind Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am
Sep 11, 2025
Sep 9, 2025 @ 9:51am
Sep 9, 2025
Aug 13, 2025 @ 10:51am
Aug 13, 2025
 Large tree down at about chest level. Located towards the top of the trail.
Aug 8, 2025 @ 2:55pm
Aug 8, 2025
 It's all dry - now is the time to ride this!
Apr 4, 2025 @ 10:36am
Apr 4, 2025
 Few wet spots, needs leaves cleared but no major obstructions
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Status:
on Sep 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Best BATS route 2026
      10 miles • 1,477 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Park at the Fieldhouse on Mansion Drive. Do a sort of figure 8 going north towards , loop around to the ,...
      10
      Quick BATS loop
      5 miles • 752 ft • 2 •
      Quick hour loop hitting some of the favorite BATS trails. Grimes Grind > > is a fun sustained DH.
      5
      A good descent
      5,115 ft • 15 ft • 1 •
      Climb up to the top of Grimes and then descend back down to the fieldhouse parking area
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      This trail is all about (very scenic) exposure, and it must have been quite the effort to build. Some hardcore and lengthy bench cutting, plus a few great bridges lower down. Great job by the trail crew!!
      jnewell jnewell
      One of the best BATS descents is to go down Grimes Grind, Mountain Dew, then Hops and Vines.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grimes' Grind located?
      Grimes' Grind is located in Mount Anthony, Bennington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mount Anthony trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.87281, -73.22599.
      ▼ How hard is Grimes' Grind?
      Grimes' Grind is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grimes' Grind?
      Grimes' Grind has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,170 ft to 1,434 ft.
      ▼ Is Grimes' Grind a point to point trail?
      Grimes' Grind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grimes' Grind?
      Grimes' Grind is 5,013 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grimes' Grind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grimes' Grind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grimes' Grind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grimes' Grind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grimes' Grind?
      The estimated time to ride Grimes' Grind is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 5,013 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Grimes' Grind?
      Grimes' Grind is a very popular trail. There have been 370 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 390 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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