more stats
3,707 ft
Distance
-171 ft
Descent
00:03:17
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
00:03:17
Avg time

Hillfarmer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little River State Park
    Waterbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10497 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130120 in Trail Running
    • #37066 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    VT Department of Forest Parks and Recreation

Extension in to the Highbridge Trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 192 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,279 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Hillfarmer Trail Reports

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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
Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:58pm (America/New_York)
Jun 4, 2026
Not approved
Large tree obstructing entire trail on Hillfarmer just above intersection with Highbridge
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Status:
on Jun 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.5 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hillfarmer trailhead (44.407110, -72.777160)
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      Oct 5, 2023 @ 8:53am
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      Sep 24, 2023 @ 3:08pm
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      Jun 15, 2021 @ 11:35pm
      Jun 15, 2021
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      Sep 10, 2017 @ 7:36am
      Sep 10, 2017

      Videos

      7 more »
      youtuber MTB HILLFARMER to HIGHBRIDGE Little River...
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      12:33 | 818 | Mar 8, 2021 , Waterbury
      youtuber Berm, Jump, Berm, Jump! - Hillfarmer to...
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      4:56 | 1021 | Dec 2, 2019 , Waterbury
      Best Flow Trail In New England? Project...
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      8:13 | 499 | Aug 3, 2022 , Waterbury
      youtuber JC Trails Sucks at Flow Trails | Touring Cady...
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      12:59 | 316 | Aug 30, 2021 , Waterbury

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      3 ★ 4%
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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.
      ▼ 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 4 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 5,081 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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