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3,051 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:06:12
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
912 ft
Altitude min
970 ft
Altitude max
940 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
997 ft
Distance climb
1,056 ft
Distance down
961 ft
Distance flat
00:06:12
Avg time

Jaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80226 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130001 in E-Biking
    • #150439 in Trail Running
    • #157210 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #754 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #729 in E-Biking
    • #1,270 in Trail Running
    • #1,732 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Jaw is a challenging trail and suitable only for good riders, comfortable with long narrow bridges, of which there are many on this trail. This is what earns the trail its double black status. The trail is generally smooth with a hard-packed surface, interspersed with some roots. While the trail can be ridden in both directions, the preferred direction is to ride it as a downhill - north to south.

Access Info

From the south Jaw can be accessed off the Vast, near the intersection with Darling Hill Road (South) and from the north, either via Maxilla or Sugar Hill.

Disclaimer

CAUTION: Many long, narrow bridges.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 88 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,357 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Jaw Trail Reports

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Oct 13, 2026 @ 7:45pm (America/New_York)
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Oct 1, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/New_York)
Oct 1, 2026
Caution! ⚠️ Hornets! 🐝 - Trailside ground nest
Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/New_York)
Jul 26, 2026
Jaw was closed at the beginning of 2026 due to some logging happening in the area. The KT trail crew has done a great job clearing the trail and...
Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/New_York)
Jul 23, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/New_York)
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Avg: 4.12 (26 votes)
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      Directions to jaw trailhead (44.563090, -71.967530)

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      4:30 | 781 | Aug 20, 2019 , East Burke
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      1364 | Jan 4, 2018 , East Burke

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 13 miles • 1,721 ft • 21 •
      Burke mtb ride morning. Great flow
      52 miles • 6,995 ft • 40 • Loop •
      49 mile route through KT, have fun.
      ★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 555 ft • 4 •
      This trail is mostly downhill. A short, punchy climb back out. Berms, Bridges, little root/rock tech.
      4.2 ★★★★★
      26 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 46%
      3 ★ 12%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 4%

      6 Reviews & Comments

      JustinLavish
      Fun trail. My skills with skinnies are only intermediate and this was fun practice for me.
      lamaste lamaste
      Black trail at best, the bridges are fairly wide and easy. Fun trail though.
      gasman5
      Fun trail but woodwork is not high consequence at all. Agree it is rated harder than it is.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jaw located?
      Jaw 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 44.56309, -71.96753.
      ▼ How hard is Jaw?
      Jaw is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jaw?
      Jaw has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 912 ft to 970 ft.
      ▼ Is Jaw a point to point trail?
      Jaw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jaw?
      Jaw is 3,051 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jaw?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Jaw. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Jaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jaw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Jaw. The trail is 3,051 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jaw?
      Jaw is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,871 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,783 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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