more stats
1,450 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
972 ft
Altitude min
1,011 ft
Altitude max
972 ft
Altitude start
1,010 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
138 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Maxilla Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127779 in E-Biking
    • #154058 in Trail Running
    • #151020 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #991 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #712 in E-Biking
    • #1,347 in Trail Running
    • #1,582 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Maxilla is a fun connector between Sugar Hill and Jaws, and suitable for confident / skilled novices and above. The trail surface is relatively smooth with no significant obstacles and the elevation change is modest, making for a fast flowy down hill or a gentle climb.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 16 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 169 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 1,408 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Maxilla Trail Reports

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May 8, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
May 8, 2026
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May 2, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York)
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May 2, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:45pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
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on May 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      DavidZajko
      Easy version of the double diamond Jaws. Nice skinny bridges.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maxilla located?
      Maxilla is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.56373, -71.96966.
      ▼ How hard is Maxilla?
      Maxilla is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maxilla?
      Maxilla has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 972 ft to 1,011 ft.
      ▼ Is Maxilla a point to point trail?
      Maxilla is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Maxilla?
      Maxilla is 1,450 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maxilla?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Maxilla. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Maxilla? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maxilla are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Maxilla?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Maxilla. The trail is 1,450 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Maxilla?
      Maxilla is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,159 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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