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4,357 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
1,416 ft
Altitude min
1,493 ft
Altitude max
1,467 ft
Altitude start
1,417 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
1,145 ft
Distance climb
2,113 ft
Distance down
899 ft
Distance flat
00:10:50
Avg time

Pot Belly Details

  • Activities
    • Snowshoe
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Rikert Outdoor Center
    Ripton, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Snowshoeing [+]
    • 70 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #166 in Snowshoeing [+]
    • #33980 in Mountain Biking
    • #433128 in Trail Running
    • #437079 in Hiking
    • #33636 in Nordic Skiing
    • #1906 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #7 in Snowshoeing · Vermont [+]
    • #332 in Mountain Biking
    • #2,663 in Trail Running
    • #2,686 in Hiking
    • #954 in Nordic Skiing
    • #94 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury College

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Pot Belly is ranked #7 for snowshoeing in Vermont. It is a 4,357 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ripton Vermont. This snowshoe primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 44 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 1, 2026
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Pot Belly Trail Reports

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Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:38pm
Jan 25, 2025
 reporter Snowdog groomed and super well packed! Conditions are great!
Jan 11, 2025 @ 4:48pm
Jan 11, 2025
 reporter Groomed with a snow dog and rider packed!
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Snow Groomed
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pot Belly located?
      Pot Belly is located in Rikert Outdoor Center, Ripton, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rikert Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.96173, -72.99804.
      ▼ How hard is Pot Belly?
      Pot Belly is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pot Belly?
      Pot Belly has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,416 ft to 1,493 ft.
      ▼ Is Pot Belly a point to point trail?
      Pot Belly is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pot Belly?
      Pot Belly is 4,357 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pot Belly?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pot Belly. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Pot Belly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pot Belly are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to snowshoe Pot Belly?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to snowshoe Pot Belly. The trail is 4,357 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pot Belly?
      Pot Belly is a very popular trail. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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