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4,294 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-503 ft
Descent
00:05:58
Avg time
-484 ft
Altitude change
1,257 ft
Altitude min
1,741 ft
Altitude max
1,741 ft
Altitude start
1,257 ft
Altitude end
-11.27%
Grade
-49.3%
Grade max
13.418%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
3,799 ft
Distance down
120 ft
Distance flat
00:05:58
Avg time

Knightslayer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain Resort
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #66977 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Burke Mountain Resort

Machine-excavated trail with great features. Drops, banks, berms, rollers, hips, step-ups, bridging and ride-around options if you don't know what some of those are.

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Access Info

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

Monday - Thursday no fee required

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 148 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Knightslayer

        ▼ Where is Knightslayer located?
        Knightslayer 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 44.58129, -71.9048.
        ▼ How hard is Knightslayer?
        Knightslayer is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.27%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Knightslayer?
        Knightslayer has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 503 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,257 ft to 1,741 ft.
        ▼ Is Knightslayer a point to point trail?
        Yes, Knightslayer is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Knightslayer?
        Knightslayer is 4,294 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Knightslayer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Knightslayer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Knightslayer?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Knightslayer are:
        • July (47 activities)
        • September (38 activities)
        • August (33 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Knightslayer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Knightslayer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Knightslayer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Knightslayer. The trail is 4,294 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Knightslayer?
        Knightslayer is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,063 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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