more stats
4,301 ft
Distance
251 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:14:51
Avg time
213 ft
Altitude change
1,061 ft
Altitude min
1,279 ft
Altitude max
1,061 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
2,720 ft
Distance climb
748 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:14:51
Avg time

Permission Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Perry Hill
    Waterbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1391 in Trail Running
    • #45695 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is most typically used as a climb to access Burning Spear. Sustained and technical, but with plenty of contouring sections to give you a little rest. Expect lots of roots, rocky sections and tight switchbacks. Permission can be ridden as a descent as well.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 155 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 931 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Permission Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 2:29pm (America/New_York)
Aug 15, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:43am (America/New_York)
Jun 28, 2026
reporter Thanks for the patience on the upper trails, been a wet stretch of weather! Sun yesterday did wonders and looking like a good stretch ahead. Join...
Jun 18, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/New_York)
Jun 18, 2026
reporter Hard rains today please give time to dry
May 17, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/New_York)
May 17, 2026
reporter
May 15, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/New_York)
May 15, 2026
reporter Closing the upper trails to let them dry out!
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Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to permission trailhead (44.333200, -72.723350)

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      Routes with this trail

      3.8 11 miles 2,294 ft 11 Loop
      The best that Perry Hill as to offer. Hit all the classics on this loop.
      14 miles 2,819 ft 23 Loop
      Perry Hill is truly the OG – the defining singletrack network that put Vermont on the map. Perry throws...
      1.8 8 miles 1,500 ft 15 Loop
      Hit the all the classic Perry Hill Trails in this go to loop for the advanced rider. Be prepared for...
      3.4
      14 Ratings
      5 14%
      4 21%
      3 50%
      2 14%
      1

      8 Reviews & Comments

      JustinLavish
      Only rode this trail once, not a local by any means. I don't remember it too well but I do remember muttering "Oh that's F'n sick!" the whole way up. The climbs keep things interesting at Perry Hill
      JohnPare1234 JohnPare1234
      Not for me... I like to climb but was never able to find a proper rhythm, on this one
      palmacanoli
      Fresh blow down about 1/4 of the way in.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Permission located?
      Permission is located in Perry Hill, Waterbury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Perry Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.3332, -72.72335.
      How hard is Permission?
      Permission is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.9%.
      What is the elevation gain for Permission?
      Permission has 251 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,061 ft to 1,279 ft.
      Is Permission a point to point trail?
      Yes, Permission is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Permission?
      Permission is 4,301 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Permission?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Permission. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Permission?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Permission are:
      • August (119 activities)
      • September (118 activities)
      • July (98 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Permission? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Permission are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Permission?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Permission. The trail is 4,301 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Permission?
      Permission is a very popular trail. There have been 4,266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,659 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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