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1.4 miles
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-471 ft
Descent
00:16:34
Avg time
-382 ft
Altitude change
604 ft
Altitude min
1,071 ft
Altitude max
986 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
1,611 ft
Distance climb
4,797 ft
Distance down
1,191 ft
Distance flat
00:16:34
Avg time

Pine Needle Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Moretown Trails
    Moretown, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #111770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #306254 in Trail Running
    • #289668 in Hiking
    • #7349 in Snowshoeing
    • #2648 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2004
  • Land Owner
    Mad River Riders

Connect Rt 100B and Moretown Village with South Hill Road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Jul 12, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/New_York)
Jul 12, 2026
One largish tree leaning over the trail near the top. I had to dismount to sneak under, but it was close so ymmv. Other than that, it’s riding...
Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:19pm (America/New_York)
Apr 25, 2026
 Watch for branches down. Please walk around mud and puddles
Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/New_York)
Apr 17, 2026
 Large tree down across trail
Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/New_York)
Apr 10, 2026
Nov 28, 2025 @ 3:55pm (America/New_York)
Nov 28, 2025
 Closed for deer rifle hunting season until 11/30
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Needle Path

        ▼ Where is Pine Needle Path located?
        Pine Needle Path is located in Moretown Trails, Moretown, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Moretown Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.24114, -72.74927.
        ▼ How hard is Pine Needle Path?
        Pine Needle Path is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pine Needle Path?
        Pine Needle Path has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 471 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 604 ft to 1,071 ft.
        ▼ Is Pine Needle Path a point to point trail?
        Pine Needle Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pine Needle Path?
        Pine Needle Path is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pine Needle Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pine Needle Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pine Needle Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pine Needle Path are:
        • July (6 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pine Needle Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pine Needle Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pine Needle Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Pine Needle Path. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pine Needle Path?
        Pine Needle Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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