more stats
2,008 ft
Distance
-82 ft
Descent
00:04:55
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
714 ft
Altitude min
797 ft
Altitude max
797 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
1,854 ft
Distance down
00:04:55
Avg time

Launchpad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Memphremagog Trails
    Derby, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 85 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #124799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55882 in E-Biking
    • #385822 in Trail Running
    • #380092 in Hiking
    • #22831 in Snowshoeing
    • #979 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,111 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #363 in E-Biking
    • #2,414 in Trail Running
    • #2,473 in Hiking
    • #642 in Snowshoeing
    • #42 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

Launchpad begins with a technical rock drop (there is an easy way around) at the upper end of Up and Over and returns to Up and Over near the teeter totter feature.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 77 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Launchpad Trail Reports

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May 29, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/New_York)
May 29, 2026
reporter
May 5, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/New_York)
May 5, 2026
reporter Upper section is open
Feb 25, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/New_York)
Feb 25, 2026
reporter Sweet riding!
Feb 6, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/New_York)
Feb 6, 2026
reporter A+ riding!
Jan 16, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/New_York)
Jan 16, 2026
reporter Firm and fast, some ice lurking but mostly crust and packed powder.
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Status:
on May 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to launchpad-299313 trailhead (44.958730, -72.184990)

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      Aug 9, 2020 @ 5:14pm
      Aug 9, 2020

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      Launchpad
      mtb
      0:06 | 268 | Jun 25, 2020 , Derby
      4.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Jmelhuish
      Berms are small, but fast! Love all the stuff packed into this. If you hit the roll with some speed you can get that "launch" they talk about in the title.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Launchpad located?
      Launchpad is located in Memphremagog Trails, Derby, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Memphremagog Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.95873, -72.18499.
      ▼ How hard is Launchpad?
      Launchpad is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Launchpad?
      The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 714 ft to 797 ft.
      ▼ How long is Launchpad?
      Launchpad is 2,008 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Launchpad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Launchpad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Launchpad?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Launchpad are:
      • June (8 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Launchpad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Launchpad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Launchpad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Launchpad. The trail is 2,008 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Launchpad?
      Launchpad is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 326 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 360 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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