more stats
3,412 ft
Distance
183 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
158 ft
Altitude change
713 ft
Altitude min
871 ft
Altitude max
713 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
2,552 ft
Distance climb
305 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:06:22
Avg time

Hog Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79208 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119945 in E-Biking
    • #130443 in Trail Running
    • #153627 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #744 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #641 in E-Biking
    • #1,009 in Trail Running
    • #1,646 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Hog Back is a long, fun and flowy trail suitable for all skills levels, confident novice and above. The trail surface is solid, hard-packed with no significant technical obstacles. There is a quite a big elevation change, making for a fast and flowy downhill starting at the Market Café end, or a punchy climb starting on West Branch.

Access Info

Hog Back can be accessed either from the Market Café area in the south or about midway down West Branch at the lower end.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:28pm (America/New_York)
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Jul 24, 2026 @ 7:36am (America/New_York)
Jul 24, 2026
Small tree down. Riders can roll it or walk over it. Too long for me to move it to the side. Needs cutting.
Apr 24, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
reporter Southwest section of Darling Hill trails are open!
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      1 Review & Comments

      JakeQiHTVE
      This is a great route to take up after one of the big downhill trails like Sidewinder. It’s an easy and somewhat fun ride up and gets you back in a place to head down another downhill trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hog Back located?
      Hog Back is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.56652, -71.98642.
      ▼ How hard is Hog Back?
      Hog Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hog Back?
      Hog Back has 183 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 713 ft to 871 ft.
      ▼ Is Hog Back a point to point trail?
      Hog Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hog Back?
      Hog Back is 3,412 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hog Back?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hog Back. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hog Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hog Back are:
      • September (215 activities)
      • June (155 activities)
      • August (151 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hog Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hog Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hog Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hog Back. The trail is 3,412 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hog Back?
      Hog Back is a very popular trail. There have been 8,209 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,289 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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