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4,429 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-254 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
-205 ft
Altitude change
458 ft
Altitude min
662 ft
Altitude max
662 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
814 ft
Distance climb
3,232 ft
Distance down
384 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
Avg time

Lower Bittersweet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chipman Hill
    Middlebury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69974 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88608 in Trail Running
    • #288047 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury Area land Trust

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AI Generated Description

Lower Bittersweet is a 4,429 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Middlebury Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 50 ft blue climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 147 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Lower Bittersweet Trail Reports

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May 12, 2025 @ 9:18am
May 12, 2025
 Couple of muddy spots. Tree limb down near junction with Super Seven
Nov 4, 2023 @ 7:18am
Nov 4, 2023
Apr 6, 2022 @ 6:07am
Apr 6, 2022
 reporter Trails are open. -- Please ride or walk through the middle of any wet areas
Mar 19, 2022 @ 2:41pm
Mar 19, 2022
 reporter Trails are very wet... Status will be updated weekly
Oct 17, 2021 @ 11:06am
Oct 17, 2021
 Wet leaves. Soil is firm.
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on May 12, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Bittersweet located?
      Lower Bittersweet is located in Chipman Hill, Middlebury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Chipman Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.03074, -73.16135.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Bittersweet?
      Lower Bittersweet is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Bittersweet?
      Lower Bittersweet has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 254 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 458 ft to 662 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Bittersweet a point to point trail?
      Lower Bittersweet is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Bittersweet?
      Lower Bittersweet is 4,429 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Bittersweet?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Bittersweet. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Bittersweet?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Bittersweet are:
      • August (18 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
      • July (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lower Bittersweet? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Bittersweet are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Bittersweet?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Lower Bittersweet. The trail is 4,429 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Bittersweet?
      Lower Bittersweet is a very popular trail. There have been 737 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 762 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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