more stats
3,435 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:09:34
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
793 ft
Altitude min
831 ft
Altitude max
831 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-20.1%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
1,755 ft
Distance flat
00:09:34
Avg time

Pastore Point Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75980 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120351 in E-Biking
    • #350193 in Trail Running
    • #140314 in Hiking
    • #17705 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #709 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #646 in E-Biking
    • #2,264 in Trail Running
    • #1,368 in Hiking
    • #264 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Pastore Point Loop is a beautiful trail that skirts the cliff edge high above the West Branch River as well as West Darling Hill Road in the Bugbee Crossing area, making for very scenic views. In fact, at its northern edge, there is a connector trail out to West Darling Hill Road, near Bugbee Crossing.

It is an easy trail with a solid and smooth ride surface interspersed with some rocks, roots and rough. Elevation changes are moderate and the trails is suitable for confident novices and above. This is one of the most scenic trails in the Kingdom and a must-ride.

Access Info

Pastore Point Loop starts and ends at the same point on Bog Meadow, at the upper western end of Fence Line, just off Coronary.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 291 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,621 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Pastore Point Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 30, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/New_York)
Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:50pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
Jul 28, 2025 @ 10:23am
Jul 28, 2025
Tree down. Too big to move
Jul 21, 2025 @ 8:57am
Jul 21, 2025
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on Apr 30, 2026
Avg: 3.92 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pastore-point-loop trailhead (44.600560, -71.968280)

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      7 miles • 988 ft • 5 •
      This is a good beginner/intermediate loop in Darling Hill. Coronary is pretty smooth and obstacle-free...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pastore Point Loop located?
      Pastore Point Loop is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.60056, -71.96828.
      ▼ How hard is Pastore Point Loop?
      Pastore Point Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pastore Point Loop?
      Pastore Point Loop has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 793 ft to 831 ft.
      ▼ Is Pastore Point Loop a point to point trail?
      Pastore Point Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pastore Point Loop?
      Pastore Point Loop is 3,435 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pastore Point Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pastore Point Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pastore Point Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pastore Point Loop are:
      • July (192 activities)
      • September (154 activities)
      • June (138 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pastore Point Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pastore Point Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pastore Point Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Pastore Point Loop. The trail is 3,435 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pastore Point Loop?
      Pastore Point Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,538 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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