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5,206 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-559 ft
Descent
00:15:38
Avg time
-488 ft
Altitude change
929 ft
Altitude min
1,426 ft
Altitude max
1,417 ft
Altitude start
929 ft
Altitude end
-9.376%
Grade
-35.327%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance climb
4,018 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:15:38
Avg time

The Preacher Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carse Hills
    Hinesburg, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52956 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226730 in Trail Running
    • #258168 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Upper section of The Preacher trail. Some big roots and steep sections with rock slabs. Navigates around boulders and thick forest.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Aug 17, 2026 @ 8:28am (America/New_York)
Aug 17, 2026
 Picture of bridge to go with last report.
Aug 15, 2026 @ 7:56am (America/New_York)
Aug 15, 2026
 Bridge in need of repair
Jul 7, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/New_York)
Jul 2, 2026
 Severe storm 7/1, please report down trees or washouts
Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/New_York)
Jul 2, 2026
 1” of rain, possible washouts
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Preacher

        ▼ Where is The Preacher located?
        The Preacher is located in Carse Hills, Hinesburg, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Carse Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.29864, -73.03423.
        ▼ How hard is The Preacher?
        The Preacher is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.376%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Preacher?
        The Preacher has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 559 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 929 ft to 1,426 ft.
        ▼ Is The Preacher a point to point trail?
        The Preacher is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Preacher?
        The Preacher is 5,206 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Preacher?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Preacher. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Preacher?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Preacher are:
        • August (53 activities)
        • July (41 activities)
        • June (40 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access The Preacher? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Preacher are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Preacher?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride The Preacher. The trail is 5,206 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Preacher?
        The Preacher is a very popular trail. There have been 905 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 889 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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