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1,060 ft
Distance
-182 ft
Descent
00:01:18
Avg time
-182 ft
Altitude change
784 ft
Altitude min
966 ft
Altitude max
966 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
-17.2%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
-7.7%
Grade min
1,060 ft
Distance down
00:01:18
Avg time

Hairy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    North Branch River Park
    Montpelier, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #117360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150358 in Trail Running
    • #89442 in Hiking
    • #22378 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,058 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,268 in Trail Running
    • #701 in Hiking
    • #628 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hairy is a 1,060 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Montpelier Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Hairy Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/New_York)
Aug 31, 2026
reporter Dry and dusty. Enjoy!
Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/New_York)
Aug 15, 2026
reporter fresh brush trim-back and some tread improvements. enjoy!
Aug 11, 2026 @ 4:49pm (America/New_York)
Aug 11, 2026
reporter tree down
Aug 11, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/New_York)
Aug 11, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/New_York)
Aug 3, 2026
reporter Scattered thunderstorms throughout the weekend and week will leave trails slick at times. Report any trail issues using the contact form on...
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on Aug 31, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      GL6er GL6er
      Definitely the steepest trail in this system. But, not technical at all.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hairy located?
      Hairy is located in North Branch River Park, Montpelier, Vermont, United States. It is part of the North Branch River Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.28604, -72.56251.
      ▼ How hard is Hairy?
      Hairy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hairy?
      The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 784 ft to 966 ft.
      ▼ Is Hairy a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hairy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hairy?
      Hairy is 1,060 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hairy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hairy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hairy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hairy are:
      • June (16 activities)
      • July (16 activities)
      • October (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hairy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hairy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hairy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hairy. The trail is 1,060 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hairy?
      Hairy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 356 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 366 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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