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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
709 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time
Kitchel Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaKingdom Trails
East Burke, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingGroomed Smooth
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonWinter and Summer
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Land OwnerKingdom Trail Association
Kitchel is one of Kingdom Trails’ Top Ten trails in the Trailforks Global Trail Rankings. The ranking is done by an algorithm that takes into account a number of uniform criteria that defines popularity amongst trail users world-wide.
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 land owner. Fortunately he and other land owners saw the potential and the Kingdom Trail Association was born.
Kitchel is a groomed, hand built trial with the most awesome swoops and berms from top to bottom. The surface is hard packed and smooth and with sufficient speed you will pull incredible g-forces through the berms.
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 70 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 289 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 4,275 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to kitchel trailhead
(44.588100, -71.955960)
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Routes with this trail
★ 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...
★ 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchel
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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 44.5881, -71.95596.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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