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2,894 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:04:33
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
727 ft
Altitude min
817 ft
Altitude max
759 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
820 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:04:33
Avg time

Pileated Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    North Branch River Park
    Montpelier, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #259737 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153178 in Trail Running
    • #117335 in Hiking
    • #23631 in Snowshoeing
    • #25566 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,739 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,318 in Trail Running
    • #987 in Hiking
    • #667 in Snowshoeing
    • #816 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Montpelier Parks Dept

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Pileated Pass is a 2,894 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Montpelier Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 66 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 358 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Pileated Pass Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/New_York)
Aug 31, 2026
 reporter Dry and dusty. Enjoy!
Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/New_York)
Aug 15, 2026
 reporter fresh brush trim-back and some tread improvements. enjoy!
Aug 11, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/New_York)
Aug 11, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/New_York)
Aug 3, 2026
 reporter Scattered thunderstorms throughout the weekend and week will leave trails slick at times. Report any trail issues using the contact form on...
Jul 30, 2026 @ 8:28am (America/New_York)
Jul 30, 2026
 reporter Scattered rain showers midweek. Good for tamping down moon dust and fresh dirt work. Beware of slick bridges, roots, rocks.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pileated Pass located?
      Pileated Pass is located in North Branch River Park, Montpelier, Vermont, United States. It is part of the North Branch River Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.28632, -72.56676.
      ▼ How hard is Pileated Pass?
      Pileated Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pileated Pass?
      Pileated Pass has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 727 ft to 817 ft.
      ▼ Is Pileated Pass a point to point trail?
      Pileated Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pileated Pass?
      Pileated Pass is 2,894 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pileated Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pileated Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pileated Pass?
      Pileated Pass is best visited during: May - October.
      ▼ How do I access Pileated Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pileated Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pileated Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pileated Pass. The trail is 2,894 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pileated Pass?
      Pileated Pass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,253 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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