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1.4 miles
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-574 ft
Descent
00:18:01
Avg time
-384 ft
Altitude change
602 ft
Altitude min
1,160 ft
Altitude max
985 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-50.8%
Grade max
48.7%
Grade min
1,998 ft
Distance climb
4,639 ft
Distance down
620 ft
Distance flat
00:18:01
Avg time

Lung Ta Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Preston Forest Legacy
    Richmond, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89478 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74359 in Trail Running
    • #76393 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

White blazes
From a high point on the Merritt Parkway above the orchard clearing, this trail follows a ridge to a rocky outcrop facing north across the Winooski Valley. From there you cross on to adjacent private land (with permission, providing you stay on the trail). The trail levels out past a series of prayer flags and then switchbacks down with occasional views across to Owl’s Head to join the Preston Loop near the ‘dog’ intersection."

source: Richmond Trails Committee
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 315 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Lung Ta Path Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/New_York)
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 27, 2026 @ 4:44pm (America/New_York)
Jun 27, 2026
 reporter Tree down and wet
Jun 26, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/New_York)
Jun 26, 2026
 Tree down across trail as you are descending
Jun 26, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/New_York)
Jun 26, 2026
 reporter Give time to dry off!
Jun 24, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York)
Jun 24, 2026
 reporter Use best judgement - may still be wet
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Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Lung Ta Path

      ▼ Where is Lung Ta Path located?
      Lung Ta Path is located in Preston Forest Legacy, Richmond, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Preston Forest Legacy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.38834, -72.9976.
      ▼ How hard is Lung Ta Path?
      Lung Ta Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lung Ta Path?
      Lung Ta Path has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 574 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 602 ft to 1,160 ft.
      ▼ Is Lung Ta Path a point to point trail?
      Lung Ta Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lung Ta Path?
      Lung Ta Path is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lung Ta Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lung Ta Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lung Ta Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lung Ta Path are:
      • May (52 activities)
      • July (32 activities)
      • June (21 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lung Ta Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lung Ta Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lung Ta Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Lung Ta Path. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lung Ta Path?
      Lung Ta Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,308 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,316 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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