more stats
597 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:01:17
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
877 ft
Altitude min
881 ft
Altitude max
877 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
72 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:01:17
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38745 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104602 in E-Biking
    • #109589 in Trail Running
    • #101871 in Hiking
    • #10956 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #373 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #533 in E-Biking
    • #779 in Trail Running
    • #812 in Hiking
    • #55 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Starting from the Market Café area going northwest, the Hogback / Sidewinder Access trail is an easy, open wide trail giving access Sidewinder, Hog Back and Piggy Back. the surface is solid and hard-packed with nor technical features or significant elevation changes.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 758 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 3,589 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Hogback /... Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 3:48pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
reporter Southwest section of Darling Hill trails are open!
Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:47pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
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on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hogback--sidewinder-access trailhead (44.563340, -71.980960)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hogback / Sidewinder Access located?
      Hogback / Sidewinder Access 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 44.56334, -71.98096.
      ▼ How hard is Hogback / Sidewinder Access?
      Hogback / Sidewinder Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hogback / Sidewinder Access?
      Hogback / Sidewinder Access has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 877 ft to 881 ft.
      ▼ Is Hogback / Sidewinder Access a point to point trail?
      Hogback / Sidewinder Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hogback / Sidewinder Access?
      Hogback / Sidewinder Access is 597 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hogback / Sidewinder Access?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hogback / Sidewinder Access. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hogback / Sidewinder Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hogback / Sidewinder Access are:
      • July (450 activities)
      • September (384 activities)
      • August (366 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hogback / Sidewinder Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hogback / Sidewinder Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hogback / Sidewinder Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hogback / Sidewinder Access. The trail is 597 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hogback / Sidewinder Access?
      Hogback / Sidewinder Access is a very popular trail. There have been 11,125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,454 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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