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2,844 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
889 ft
Altitude min
1,023 ft
Altitude max
1,023 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
299 ft
Distance climb
1,798 ft
Distance down
712 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time

Kitchel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #41 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5390 in E-Biking
    • #12873 in Trail Running
    • #72896 in Hiking
    • #1677 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter and Summer
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Kitchel, one of three downhill trails a part of the recent zone revamp, is the beginner line down towards Garden Drive. Unlike the other descents, Ide Ride That and Drop It, Kitchel begins at the top of Herb’s and winds down through the forest past Kitchel Connector. This trail features large berms and rollable jumps on hard-packed terrain with occasional rooty sections.

A brief bit of KT history:
Kitchel is where the Kingdom started. It was one of the very first trails, hand-built by a gang of young bikers, initially without permission from the landowner. Fortunately, he and other landowners saw the potential, and the Kingdom Trail Association was born!

Access Info

Kitchel is a downhill trail only. It starts on Sugerhouse Run at the top, travels more or less straight down Darling Hill, parallel to East Darling Hill Road, and spills out on the Vast at the bottom, right above the start of Downtown.

Disclaimer

Kitchel is a downhil trail only.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 46 rides
  • 21.8 km average
6 Months
  • 536 rides
  • 24.7 km avg distance
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  • 4,558 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Kitchel Trail Reports

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Apr 24, 2026 @ 2:59pm (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
 reporter Kitchel zone is open! With the exception of Drop It!
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 @ 9:50pm (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
Oct 2, 2025 @ 9:48am (America/New_York)
Oct 2, 2025
Jul 11, 2025 @ 9:10am
Jul 11, 2025
 reporter Trails are open but wet following July 10 storm. Please ride carefully.
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Avg: 4.08 (79 votes)
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        Directions to kitchel trailhead (44.588130, -71.955980)

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        Kitchel run - Kingdom Trails
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        2:38 | 974 | Oct 7, 2022 , East Burke
        youtuber Kitchel - Kingdom Trails - Northeast Kingdom...
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        4:59 | 1222 | Jan 13, 2020 , East Burke
        My best Kitchel run, Kingdom Trails
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        0:06 | 1366 | Jul 7, 2018 , East Burke
        Kitchel | Kingdom Trails | Burke, VT
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        1216 | Jan 4, 2018 , East Burke

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        ★ 3.6 • 13 miles • 1,623 ft • 19 • Out & Back •
        Ride up to Dead and ride down all the way to Pinkham Road... Transit to Magill Field and hit Dead Moose...
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        KT 30 miler
        ★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 3,473 ft • 24 • Loop •
        If you are looking to get in 30 this is a fun route with minimal duplication
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        New School to Kitchel and back
        ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 632 ft • 9 •
        little ride to go from New school into downtown then to ride kitchel and head back up New school

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchel

        ▼ Where is Kitchel located?
        Kitchel 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 44.58813, -71.95598.
        ▼ How hard is Kitchel?
        Kitchel is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kitchel?
        Kitchel has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 889 ft to 1,023 ft.
        ▼ Is Kitchel a point to point trail?
        Yes, Kitchel is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kitchel?
        Kitchel is 2,844 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kitchel?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kitchel. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kitchel?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kitchel are:
        • July (735 activities)
        • August (535 activities)
        • September (484 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Kitchel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kitchel are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kitchel?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Kitchel. The trail is 2,844 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kitchel?
        Kitchel is a very popular trail. There have been 20,440 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,802 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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