more stats
860 ft
Distance
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:03
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
1,085 ft
Altitude min
1,138 ft
Altitude max
1,138 ft
Altitude start
1,086 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
823 ft
Distance down
00:01:03
Avg time

Lil' Goob Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craftsbury Outdoor Center
    Craftsbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90810 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18337 in E-Biking
    • #331852 in Trail Running
    • #149702 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #849 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #106 in E-Biking
    • #2,043 in Trail Running
    • #1,547 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner

Lil' Goob honors the late trail dog Goober, a fixture at the Outdoor Center. Flagged as a route out to the new Lakeside trails and the singletrack at Hosmer Point, Lil' Goob features some handbuilt berms and bench cut trail through an upland cedar stand. A-line options and sniper jumps abound for those interested in getting a little more rowdy.

Access Info

Turn left after crossing the ski trail at the end of Leapfrog to find the southern entrance. At the north end, look for a turn off the Ruthie's Run ski trail.

Tags
BermsJumpsLakeRock gardensSkinnies

Trail Supporters

  • Jon Szalewicz
    Builder
  • Jeff Tucker
    Builder
  • Finn Sweet
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 78 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Lil' Goob Trail Reports

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Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
reporter Singletrack is mostly open, still working thru blowdowns etc. - see https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for trail conditions as Trailforks is only...
Aug 4, 2025 @ 12:25pm
Aug 4, 2025
reporter Craftsbury conditions can be found at craftsbury.com/dashboard or Trailhub. Conditions are updated 5-7x/week on those platforms. TrailForks status...
Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:49am
Dec 6, 2024
reporter Trailforks is not reliably maintained during the winter by COC. Go to https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for current trail conditions for XC ski,...
Dec 6, 2024 @ 9:34am
Dec 6, 2024
reporter Trailforks is not reliably maintained during the winter by COC. Go to https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for current trail conditions for XC ski,...
Nov 11, 2024 @ 6:41am
Nov 11, 2024
reporter Remember: rifle season kicks off Saturday. The Center's campus trails don't permit hunting and offer 38k of running, hiking or riding (including...
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on Apr 29, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lil' Goob located?
      Lil' Goob is located in Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.68573, -72.36.
      ▼ How hard is Lil' Goob?
      Lil' Goob is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lil' Goob?
      The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,085 ft to 1,138 ft.
      ▼ Is Lil' Goob a point to point trail?
      Lil' Goob is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lil' Goob?
      Lil' Goob is 860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lil' Goob?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lil' Goob. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lil' Goob?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lil' Goob are:
      • June (13 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lil' Goob? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lil' Goob are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lil' Goob?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lil' Goob. The trail is 860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lil' Goob?
      Lil' Goob is a very popular trail. There have been 229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 331 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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