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2,254 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:05:34
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
1,133 ft
Altitude min
1,262 ft
Altitude max
1,250 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-26.5%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
1,273 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:05:34
Avg time
Initial Rock Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaMount Anthony
Bennington, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Snowshoeing
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2020
Named for a large slab of limestone that locals have carved their initials into dating back to the late 1800's. Rock can be found on Eastern section just after crossing under the powerlines.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 55 rides
- Last: Jul 9, 2026
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(42.874780, -73.228430)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Initial Rock
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Where is Initial Rock located?
Initial Rock is located in Mount Anthony, Bennington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mount Anthony trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.87478, -73.22843.
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How hard is Initial Rock?
Initial Rock is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Initial Rock?
Initial Rock has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,133 ft to 1,262 ft.
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Is Initial Rock a point to point trail?
Initial Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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