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5,206 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-559 ft
Descent
00:13:46
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
00:13:46
Avg time
The Preacher Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCarse Hills
Hinesburg, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 14 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 253 rides
- Last: Oct 24, 2026
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(44.298640, -73.034234)
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★ 5.0 • 27 miles • 5,026 ft • 22 • Out & Back •
Super fun, hard ride that takes you through the best of the Fellowship of the Wheel trails - brings lots...
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Lost my GoPro here today, If someone finds it and feels like being awesome I’d love it back. [email protected] thanks
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