more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-889 ft
Descent
00:11:27
Avg time
-826 ft
Altitude change
1,229 ft
Altitude min
2,055 ft
Altitude max
2,055 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-46.8%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
1,555 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:11:27
Avg time

J-Bar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain Resort
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88874 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #823 in Mountain Biking · Vermont
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Burke Mountain Resort

A fast and flowy singletrack that is a perfect accompaniment to its angrier sibling Upper J-Bar.

source: Burke Mountain Resort
Access Info

Friday through Sunday, users will need a Q Burke Mountain Bike Park day or season pass to utilize and access J-Bar Trail.

Monday - Thursday no fee required.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 366 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Avg: 4.39 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jbar trailhead (44.577960, -71.903380)
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      Photos

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      Sep 21, 2015 @ 1:19am
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      Sep 30, 2014 @ 5:09am
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      124 |
      Aug 22, 2022 @ 6:00am
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      280 |
      Aug 13, 2018 @ 5:04am
      Aug 13, 2018
      Jumps 1Drops 1Bridges 1

      Videos

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      youtuber J-Bar Burke Mtn VT | Top to Bottom | NETS...
      mtb
      12:47 | 945 | Oct 3, 2020 , East Burke
      KT July 2015 Birthday bash
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      7:52 | 155 | Mar 6, 2016 , East Burke
      j bar - top to bottom (more or less)
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      5:26 | 689 | Aug 21, 2013 , East Burke
      upper j-bar
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      2:07 | 673 | Sep 10, 2013 , East Burke

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      152
      SC-NEMBA-20-25
      11 miles • 1,212 ft • 8 •
      Advanced 9 - 9:15 am start from Burke Campground and ending at Mikes Tiki Bar. Optional ride extension up...
      85
      BKXC 50 State Shred - Vermont
      ★ 2.7 • 10 miles • 3,300 ft • 4 • Loop •
      I've heard a lot about the Kingdom Trails, but when I rolled into East Burke I was pretty confused as to...
      135
      Creek to Peak
      12 miles • 2,531 ft • 12 • Loop •
      This loop from the Tiki Bar Parking location is great for riders who want a technical, fun and physically...
      4.6 ★★★★★
      18 Ratings
      5 ★ 61%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      tdeems tdeems
      Maybe the prior comment was for Upper J-Bar. This trail is not consistently steep, and has multiple uphill and flat bits. Not that great imo.
      thesquid
      If you like steep trails you'll love this. I don't. I prefer to not constantly be on my brakes.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is J-Bar located?
      J-Bar is located in Burke Mountain Resort, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Burke Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.57796, -71.90338.
      ▼ How hard is J-Bar?
      J-Bar is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for J-Bar?
      J-Bar has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 889 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,229 ft to 2,055 ft.
      ▼ How long is J-Bar?
      J-Bar is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on J-Bar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on J-Bar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride J-Bar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride J-Bar are:
      • August (36 activities)
      • September (33 activities)
      • July (29 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access J-Bar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to J-Bar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride J-Bar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride J-Bar. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is J-Bar?
      J-Bar is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2,450 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,626 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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