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1.7 miles
Distance
465 ft
Climb
00:26:40
Avg time
465 ft
Altitude change
1,497 ft
Altitude min
1,962 ft
Altitude max
1,497 ft
Altitude start
1,962 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
1,060 ft
Distance flat
00:26:40
Avg time
Highlander Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMt. Ellen
Fayston, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonJun-Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Year Opened2016
Starts at base of Sunshine Quad ski lift and finishes at top of that lift.
Access Info
ride past sunny d lift to the left, look for XC MTB sign
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 16 rides
- Last: Aug 18, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to highlander-63872 trailhead
(44.177430, -72.899190)
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Jkiess
Could be fun but needs maintenance. Very overgrown, especially where it crosses ski trails. If you're going to try it, highly recommend long pants.
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