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1,493 ft
Distance
-64 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
1,167 ft
Altitude min
1,234 ft
Altitude max
1,234 ft
Altitude start
1,171 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
791 ft
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
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
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #78788 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54504 in E-Biking
    • #153638 in Trail Running
    • #140189 in Hiking
    • #25399 in Snowshoeing
    • #9152 in Backcountry Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #741 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #348 in E-Biking
    • #1,332 in Trail Running
    • #1,364 in Hiking
    • #734 in Snowshoeing
    • #268 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • 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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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 97 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 511 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 43.4397, -72.48288.
      ▼ How hard is Nirvana?
      Nirvana is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nirvana?
      The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,167 ft to 1,234 ft.
      ▼ How long is Nirvana?
      Nirvana is 1,493 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nirvana?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nirvana. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nirvana? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nirvana are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nirvana?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Nirvana. The trail is 1,493 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nirvana?
      Nirvana is a very popular trail. There have been 1,581 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,699 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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