more stats
3,763 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:06:21
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
1,032 ft
Altitude min
1,106 ft
Altitude max
1,106 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
1,375 ft
Distance climb
1,640 ft
Distance down
748 ft
Distance flat
00:06:21
Avg time

Poundcake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57362 in E-Biking
    • #85130 in Trail Running
    • #52553 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

As all lover of quality poundcake will tell you, there is nothing as good as a good poundcake. This trail is a wonderful and abundant mix of moderately technical features and all sorts of surprises, twisting through a beautiful enchanted forest. The surface is varied but mostly solid and firm-packed, interspersed with a few rocks and roots. Although somewhat technical, competent novices and above will have a lot of fun on this trail. What a pleasure

Access Info

Poundcake starts on Loop, just as it enters the forest and at the intersection with Cupcake. It crosses the Loop about halfway in and then goes on to end on Coronary.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 336 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,326 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Poundcake 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 21, 2025 @ 8:57am
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 11, 2025 @ 9:10am
Jul 11, 2025
reporter Trails are open but wet following July 10 storm. Please ride carefully.
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Avg: 4 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to poundcake trailhead (44.593050, -71.961770)

      Photos

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      2018-09-02 Kingdom Trails - Pound Cake 4K
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Poundcake located?
      Poundcake 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 44.59305, -71.96177.
      How hard is Poundcake?
      Poundcake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Poundcake?
      Poundcake has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,032 ft to 1,106 ft.
      Is Poundcake a point to point trail?
      Poundcake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Poundcake?
      Poundcake is 3,763 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Poundcake?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Poundcake. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      How do I access Poundcake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Poundcake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Poundcake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Poundcake. The trail is 3,763 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Poundcake?
      Poundcake is a very popular trail. There have been 9,171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,275 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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