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1,677 ft
Distance
-54 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
1,173 ft
Altitude min
1,228 ft
Altitude max
1,228 ft
Altitude start
1,175 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
1,270 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time

Nirvana Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #61536 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76945 in E-Biking
    • #113387 in Trail Running
    • #56012 in Hiking
    • #11440 in Snowshoeing
    • #3998 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Scenic tour through ironwood/sedge glade. Good way to climb, or to come down for access to Paradise Hill Flow.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 421 rides
  • Last: Jun 2, 2026
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        Directions to nirvana trailhead (43.439680, -72.482820)

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        Routes with this trail

        6 miles 957 ft 16
        Intermediate **New for 2023 Start from the Town Forest on a tour out to one of our favorites, the Grassy...
        5 miles 838 ft 9 Loop
        Basic route up the central Town Forest climbing trail and traversing to Paradise Hill. Ride the Paradise...
        5.0 5 miles 706 ft 47 Loop
        Climbing Paradise Hill/Nirvana gets you up on the South Ridge where the famous Grassy Knoll awaits. Go...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nirvana

        Where is Nirvana located?
        Nirvana is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.43968, -72.48282.
        How hard is Nirvana?
        Nirvana is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Nirvana?
        The trail has 17 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 357 m to 374 m.
        Is Nirvana a point to point trail?
        Nirvana is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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