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3,921 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
1,073 ft
Altitude min
1,144 ft
Altitude max
1,139 ft
Altitude start
1,086 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
1,234 ft
Distance climb
1,867 ft
Distance down
801 ft
Distance flat
00:05:43
Avg time
Northern Borders Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCraftsbury Outdoor Center
Craftsbury, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMay-Nov
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
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Land Owner
Northern Borders is the latest addition to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center's singletrack network. Featuring big, swooping berms, narrowing bench cuts, and fun sniper lines to spice up your ride, Northern Borders is a great intermediate-to-advanced ride. The long climbs are punchy, but you're rewarded by downhills that offer both swooping, bermed corners and flat-out speed.
Access Info
At the north end, turn onto Leapfrog from Peanut and continue across the ski trail. At the southern end, continue across the ski trail after you've ridden Frog.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 25 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 249 rides
- Last: Oct 11, 2026
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