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1,357 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-147 ft
Altitude change
793 ft
Altitude min
950 ft
Altitude max
940 ft
Altitude start
793 ft
Altitude end
-10.825%
Grade
-25.959%
Grade max
9.28%
Grade min
251 ft
Distance climb
1,026 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Outer Downhill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saxon Hill
    Essex, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109840 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127630 in Trail Running
    • #303152 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Outer Downhill is a highly rated 1,357 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Essex Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 32 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 305 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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        Directions to outer-downhill trailhead (44.488030, -73.024490)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Outer Downhill

        Where is Outer Downhill located?
        Outer Downhill is located in Saxon Hill, Essex, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Saxon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.48803, -73.02449.
        How hard is Outer Downhill?
        Outer Downhill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.825%.
        What is the elevation gain for Outer Downhill?
        Outer Downhill has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 793 ft to 950 ft.
        Is Outer Downhill a point to point trail?
        Outer Downhill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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