more stats
3,707 ft
Distance
-171 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
1,293 ft
Altitude min
1,463 ft
Altitude max
1,463 ft
Altitude start
1,293 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
26 ft
Distance climb
3,104 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time

Hillfarmer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little River State Park
    Waterbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #18361 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213426 in Trail Running
    • #204492 in Hiking
    • #610 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #188 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,715 in Trail Running
    • #1,920 in Hiking
    • #59 in Adaptive Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner

Extension in to the Highbridge Trail

Tags
BermsBridgesJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 211 rides
  • 12.2 km avg distance
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  • 1,299 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Hillfarmer Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/New_York)
Nov 9, 2026
reporter Closed for the season, thank you!
Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:38pm (America/New_York)
Jul 2, 2026
Not approved
Multiple large trees down
Jun 22, 2026 @ 12:16pm (America/New_York)
Jun 22, 2026
Not approved
Huge tree down across bridge before intersection with high bridge
Jun 17, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 17, 2026
Not approved
Large maple tree down across trail, 20”, blocking trail
Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:13pm (America/New_York)
Jun 13, 2026
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on Nov 9, 2026
Avg: 4.5 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hillfarmer trailhead (44.407110, -72.777160)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      youtuber MTB HILLFARMER to HIGHBRIDGE Little River...
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      12:33 | 826 | Mar 8, 2021 , Waterbury
      youtuber Berm, Jump, Berm, Jump! - Hillfarmer to...
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      4:56 | 1078 | Dec 2, 2019 , Waterbury
      Best Flow Trail In New England? Project...
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      8:13 | 557 | Aug 3, 2022 , Waterbury
      youtuber JC Trails Sucks at Flow Trails | Touring Cady...
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      12:59 | 328 | Aug 30, 2021 , Waterbury

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      6 Reviews & Comments

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      Holy hell this is the best flow trail I’ve ever ridden in my life. Could lap this all day

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hillfarmer located?
      Hillfarmer is located in Little River State Park, Waterbury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Little River State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40711, -72.77716.
      ▼ How hard is Hillfarmer?
      Hillfarmer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hillfarmer?
      The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,293 ft to 1,463 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hillfarmer?
      Hillfarmer is 3,707 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hillfarmer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hillfarmer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hillfarmer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hillfarmer are:
      • June (154 activities)
      • July (130 activities)
      • August (116 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hillfarmer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hillfarmer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hillfarmer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Hillfarmer. The trail is 3,707 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hillfarmer?
      Hillfarmer is a very popular trail. There have been 5,132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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