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2.9 miles
Distance
420 ft
Climb
-793 ft
Descent
2,269 ft
High Point
-373 ft
Altitude change
1,489 ft
Altitude min
1,872 ft
Altitude start
1,499 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-52.8%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat

Puss and Kill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Brandon Town Forest
    Goshen, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #305901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #169535 in E-Biking
    • #417179 in Trail Running
    • #293007 in Hiking
    • #31520 in Snowshoeing
    • #10438 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #30399 in Nordic Skiing
    • #3000 in Snowmobiling
    • #23580 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,021 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #891 in E-Biking
    • #2,512 in Trail Running
    • #2,079 in Hiking
    • #866 in Snowshoeing
    • #302 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #919 in Nordic Skiing
    • #368 in Snowmobiling
    • #125 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Very steep and rocky winter use trail. Safe to use in the summer, but best to descend and not climb.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Puss and Kill located?
      Puss and Kill is located in Brandon Town Forest, Goshen, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Brandon Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.80763, -72.97107.
      ▼ How hard is Puss and Kill?
      Puss and Kill is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puss and Kill?
      Puss and Kill has 420 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 793 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,489 ft to 2,269 ft.
      ▼ Is Puss and Kill a point to point trail?
      Puss and Kill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Puss and Kill?
      Puss and Kill is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puss and Kill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Puss and Kill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Puss and Kill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puss and Kill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Puss and Kill?
      Puss and Kill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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