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1.0 mile
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:13:17
Avg time
106 ft
Altitude change
615 ft
Altitude min
776 ft
Altitude max
615 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
3,104 ft
Distance climb
1,660 ft
Distance down
781 ft
Distance flat
00:13:17
Avg time

Norcross - 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152385 in Trail Running
    • #157400 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #322 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,305 in Trail Running
    • #1,736 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Vermont State Parks

Easiest stretch of the Norcross Trail - quite flowy.

Access Info

Accessible from Swoops & Loops (Newbie Loop Trail), 0.9 miles from the State Park Campground trailhead, or from Norcross 2 which is accessed from the AOC trailhead.

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BridgesFlowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 45 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 228 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Norcross - 3 Trail Reports

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      Directions to norcross-3 trailhead (43.447200, -72.415920)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Norcross - 3 located?
      Norcross - 3 is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.4472, -72.41592.
      ▼ How hard is Norcross - 3?
      Norcross - 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Norcross - 3?
      Norcross - 3 has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 615 ft to 776 ft.
      ▼ Is Norcross - 3 a point to point trail?
      Norcross - 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Norcross - 3?
      Norcross - 3 is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Norcross - 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Norcross - 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Norcross - 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Norcross - 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Norcross - 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Norcross - 3. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Norcross - 3?
      Norcross - 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 730 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 926 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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