more stats
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
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 65 in Snowshoeing
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 90 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13891 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101982 in E-Biking
    • #107696 in Trail Running
    • #92564 in Hiking
    • #2853 in Snowshoeing
    • #2268 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #456 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #148 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #518 in E-Biking
    • #753 in Trail Running
    • #733 in Hiking
    • #165 in Snowshoeing
    • #109 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #38 in Adaptive Biking
  • 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
  • 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.

Tags
Berms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 49 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 796 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 4,837 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Kitchel Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 9:52am (America/New_York)
Sep 2, 2026
Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/New_York)
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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
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on Sep 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (80 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to kitchel trailhead (44.588130, -71.955980)

      Photos

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      Apr 13, 2018 @ 6:06pm
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      Jun 6, 2016 @ 11:24am
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      Videos

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      Kitchel run  - Kingdom Trails
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      2:38 | 996 | Oct 7, 2022 , East Burke
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      4:59 | 1246 | Jan 13, 2020 , East Burke
      My best Kitchel run, Kingdom Trails
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      0:06 | 1382 | Jul 7, 2018 , East Burke
      Kitchel | Kingdom Trails | Burke, VT
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      1226 | Jan 4, 2018 , East Burke

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 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
      ★ 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
      4.1 ★★★★★
      80 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 30%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★ 6%

      5 Reviews & Comments

      BigElm
      Great trail, however those marble rocks should be removed. In dry weather they slip easily and easy to ruin your ride.
      DavidZajko
      Multiple massive berms with a few jumps in the middle. Great way to end your ride!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 (479 activities)
      • September (379 activities)
      • August (351 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 21,240 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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