more stats
5,259 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-602 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-557 ft
Altitude change
1,221 ft
Altitude min
1,778 ft
Altitude max
1,778 ft
Altitude start
1,221 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-59.75%
Grade max
36.253%
Grade min
188 ft
Distance climb
4,926 ft
Distance down
145 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Jester Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain Resort
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24053 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #236 in Mountain Biking · Vermont
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner

An intermediate trail with fun features and multiple lines suitable for intermediates but still fun for seasoned riders. Learn skills on this trail to tackle Knightslayer's larger jumps, gaps, and drops.

Access Info

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

Monday - Thursday no fee required.

Tags
BridgesDropsJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 143 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 631 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Aug 2, 2026
Avg: 4.59 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jester trailhead (44.580470, -71.905090)

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      Videos

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      Trail Lists

      4.8 ★★★★★
      21 Ratings
      5 ★ 76%
      4 ★ 24%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      JacksonKcXdI4
      This is now an expert black trail. Jumps are larger. Use roly grail or Merlin for more progression
      tdeems tdeems
      Big berms and classic wide bike park style, but almost all the air time features are black level, and if you’re not hitting those, there’s not much reason to ride this. Merlin has more blue level jumps and features, and the berms and flow on lower Roly Grail are better.
      thesquid
      Killer progressive bike park flow trail!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jester located?
      Jester 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 44.58047, -71.90509.
      ▼ How hard is Jester?
      Jester is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jester?
      Jester has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 602 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,221 ft to 1,778 ft.
      ▼ Is Jester a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jester is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Jester?
      Jester is 5,259 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jester?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jester. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jester?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jester are:
      • September (78 activities)
      • August (76 activities)
      • July (75 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jester? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jester are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jester?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Jester. The trail is 5,259 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jester?
      Jester is a very popular trail. There have been 4,182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,570 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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