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2,769 ft
Distance
-212 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-212 ft
Altitude change
736 ft
Altitude min
948 ft
Altitude max
948 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
2,608 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Hans Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saxon Hill
    Essex, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A machine built intermediate descending trail from the summit of Saxon Hill. Funds raised by the community and Fellowship of the Wheel to implement on its 25th year as a non-profit organization. Named in honor of Hans Jenny who founded and led the organization for 15 years. Constructed by Sinuosity Flowing Trails. A flow trail with optional jump and gap features for all ability levels to enjoy.

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  • 47 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 48 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Hans Flow Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/New_York)
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Liamprussell
      This and the new climb trail are legendary additions to the network. Super fun and flowy. I didn’t hit every feature my first two laps on it, but I want to eventually. Every feature on this trail is fun without being too intimidating.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hans Flow located?
      Hans Flow is located in Saxon Hill, Essex, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Saxon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.48855, -73.02353.
      ▼ How hard is Hans Flow?
      Hans Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hans Flow?
      The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 736 ft to 948 ft.
      ▼ Is Hans Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hans Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hans Flow?
      Hans Flow is 2,769 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hans Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hans Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hans Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hans Flow are:
      • November (48 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hans Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hans Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hans Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hans Flow. The trail is 2,769 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hans Flow?
      Hans Flow is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 313 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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