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1.1 miles
Distance
362 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:10:15
Avg time
338 ft
Altitude change
299 ft
Altitude min
638 ft
Altitude max
299 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
29.6%
Grade min
3,839 ft
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
1,138 ft
Distance flat
00:10:15
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Gryla Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chamberlain Hill
    Richmond, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #23425 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63393 in Trail Running
    • #97673 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Gryla welcomes you to the chamberlain hill trails when you enter off of the Cross Vermont trail. Easy climb and nice flow to Updog and crosses D.L. and other trails as you wend your way up.

Access Info

Please park at Cochran's Ski Area to ride this trail, and get to the trail system from the Cross Vermont Trail off the Huntington Road. Please do not park on Johnnie Brook Road, by request of the landowner.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 165 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Directions to gryla trailhead (44.405330, -73.011310)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gryla

        Where is Gryla located?
        Gryla is located in Chamberlain Hill, Richmond, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Chamberlain Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40533, -73.01131.
        How hard is Gryla?
        Gryla is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Gryla?
        Gryla has 110 m of elevation gain. The trail has 7 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 91 m to 195 m.
        Is Gryla a point to point trail?
        Gryla is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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