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4,567 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-279 ft
Descent
00:09:52
Avg time
-247 ft
Altitude change
1,068 ft
Altitude min
1,318 ft
Altitude max
1,314 ft
Altitude start
1,066 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
771 ft
Distance climb
3,022 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:09:52
Avg time

Mountain Dew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Anthony
    Bennington, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58181 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120425 in E-Biking
    • #350110 in Trail Running
    • #139498 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #555 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #647 in E-Biking
    • #2,263 in Trail Running
    • #1,348 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Bennington Area Trail System

Primarily a DH trail going from South to North.

Tags
Rock gardens
Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 147 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Mountain Dew Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am
Sep 11, 2025
Aug 8, 2025 @ 2:55pm
Aug 8, 2025
All clear.
Jul 8, 2025 @ 10:29am
Jul 8, 2025
Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around
Apr 4, 2025 @ 10:36am
Apr 4, 2025
Few wet spots in typical drainage areas, needs leaves cleared but no major obstructions.
Jun 19, 2024 @ 6:59am
Jun 19, 2024
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Status:
on Sep 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mountain Dew located?
      Mountain Dew is located in Mount Anthony, Bennington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mount Anthony trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.85837, -73.22189.
      ▼ How hard is Mountain Dew?
      Mountain Dew is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain Dew?
      Mountain Dew has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,068 ft to 1,318 ft.
      ▼ Is Mountain Dew a point to point trail?
      Mountain Dew is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mountain Dew?
      Mountain Dew is 4,567 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mountain Dew?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mountain Dew. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mountain Dew?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mountain Dew are:
      • September (13 activities)
      • June (12 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mountain Dew? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mountain Dew are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mountain Dew?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Mountain Dew. The trail is 4,567 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mountain Dew?
      Mountain Dew is a very popular trail. There have been 477 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 477 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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