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4,954 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
781 ft
High Point
-67 ft
Altitude change
640 ft
Altitude min
711 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
1,821 ft
Distance climb
2,139 ft
Distance down
994 ft
Distance flat

Hobbit Path Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Winter Trails
    Hartland, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #2049 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #5344 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Hartland Winter Trails

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Hobbit Path is a 4,954 ft blue difficulty family friendly machine groomed trail located near Hartland Vermont. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Jun 24, 2026 @ 3:45pm (America/New_York)
Jun 24, 2026
closed for the season
Jan 3, 2026 @ 2:08pm (America/New_York)
Jan 3, 2026
 base is variable zero to 2", icy, possible wind debris
Apr 7, 2023 @ 7:19am
Apr 7, 2023
Bare ground - closed for the season
Mar 11, 2023 @ 11:06pm
Mar 11, 2023
 tracks refreshed on 11-March, wet granular, great spring conditions
Mar 4, 2023 @ 4:13am
Mar 4, 2023
 all trails to be groomed throughout today, Saturday; fresh powder falling today; all trails skiable
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hobbit Path

        ▼ Where is Hobbit Path located?
        Hobbit Path is located in Hartland Winter Trails, Hartland, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Hartland Winter Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.55377, -72.41617.
        ▼ How hard is Hobbit Path?
        Hobbit Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hobbit Path?
        Hobbit Path has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 640 ft to 781 ft.
        ▼ Is Hobbit Path a point to point trail?
        Hobbit Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Hobbit Path?
        Hobbit Path is 4,954 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hobbit Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hobbit Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Hobbit Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Hobbit Path are:
        • February (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hobbit Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hobbit Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Hobbit Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ski Hobbit Path. The trail is 4,954 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hobbit Path?
        Hobbit Path is a very popular trail. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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