more stats
2,507 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:07:14
Avg time
-122 ft
Altitude change
904 ft
Altitude min
1,026 ft
Altitude max
1,026 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
230 ft
Distance climb
1,598 ft
Distance down
682 ft
Distance flat
00:07:14
Avg time

Hard Corps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ball Mountain Lake
    Jamaica, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #183355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332600 in Trail Running
    • #140210 in Hiking
    • #22041 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,350 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,050 in Trail Running
    • #1,365 in Hiking
    • #269 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    USACE

Handbuilt with tight turns and intermittent rocks. Softer than companion upper trail Having a Ball due to accumulated sediment from past floods, making it more susceptible to damage during wetter weather. Be kind to the trail tread

Tags
BermsTight and twisty
Trail Supporters
  • Hardy Avery
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Hard Corps Trail Reports

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Jun 5, 2026 @ 7:17pm (America/New_York)
Jun 5, 2026
 Parts of the lowest elevation of this trail need some clipping.
May 9, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/New_York)
May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 2:24pm (America/New_York)
May 9, 2026
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Nov 24, 2025 @ 12:14pm (America/New_York)
Nov 24, 2025
 reporter Closed for the winter.
Jul 19, 2025 @ 2:16pm
Jul 19, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Corps located?
      Hard Corps is located in Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ball Mountain Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.12375, -72.78388.
      ▼ How hard is Hard Corps?
      Hard Corps is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Corps?
      Hard Corps has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 904 ft to 1,026 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Corps a point to point trail?
      Hard Corps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Corps?
      Hard Corps is 2,507 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Corps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hard Corps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hard Corps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Corps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Corps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Hard Corps. The trail is 2,507 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Corps?
      Hard Corps is a very popular trail. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 92 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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