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2,648 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
-150 ft
Altitude change
1,484 ft
Altitude min
1,634 ft
Altitude max
1,634 ft
Altitude start
1,483 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
2,188 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time

Grin & Bear It Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83143 in E-Biking
    • #280528 in Trail Running
    • #112939 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

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Grin & Bear It is a 2,648 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near East Burke Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 36 miles average
6 Months
  • 117 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 641 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Grin & Bear It Trail Reports

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May 9, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/New_York)
May 9, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:57pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:39pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Closed for the winter season.
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:33pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
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Avg: 3.59 (10 votes)
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        Directions to grin--bear-it trailhead (44.624500, -71.874550)

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        7 miles 1,290 ft 4
        park at new heaven pedal up and ride Grin and Bear it, then head back up for black bear then back up again...
        128 miles 13 ft 112
        Everything on the map except hog back. Don't forget to add hogback.
        15 miles 2,133 ft 5
        good ride, park at new heaven and ride grin and bear it, then black bear then stormin norman
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        ad5010
        Not the most thrilling choice off the top only because it’s not very steep, requiring some pedaling over roots and rocks rather than letting gravity take you down. Probably improves as you get to know the trail better and can carry more speed. Overall this offers fun variety from the other flow trails in the system and probably worth hitting if you’re doing a few laps.
        scott4238 scott4238
        A natural trail with roots and rocks. I was hoping for something better with a black diamond designation, but it never really gets steep nor interesting. I wouldn't recommend it.
        mtnfun2 mtnfun2
        Old school new England style... Not a modern pump trail

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Grin & Bear It

        Where is Grin & Bear It located?
        Grin & Bear It is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.6245, -71.87455.
        How hard is Grin & Bear It?
        Grin & Bear It is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Grin & Bear It?
        Grin & Bear It has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,484 ft to 1,634 ft.
        Is Grin & Bear It a point to point trail?
        Grin & Bear It is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Grin & Bear It?
        Grin & Bear It is 2,648 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Grin & Bear It?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Grin & Bear It. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Grin & Bear It?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Grin & Bear It are:
        • July (106 activities)
        • September (59 activities)
        • June (54 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Grin & Bear It? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grin & Bear It are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Grin & Bear It?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Grin & Bear It. The trail is 2,648 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Grin & Bear It?
        Grin & Bear It is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,465 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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