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1.8 miles
Distance
199 ft
Climb
-677 ft
Descent
00:21:11
Avg time
-477 ft
Altitude change
475 ft
Altitude min
999 ft
Altitude max
971 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
2,398 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:21:11
Avg time
Small Axe Details
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Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPerry Hill
Waterbury, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop
Small Axe is rowdy, fast, sometimes technical descent featuring steep natural rock roll-downs, bridges over small canyons, and short, punchy climbs. Expect plenty of roots and rocks, with a final steep climb to get you back to the main double track. This trail is best paired with Burning Spear for an all-time Perry Hill classic.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 33 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 603 rides
- Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Directions to small-axe-44609 trailhead
(44.330040, -72.723220)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.8 • 8 miles • 1,500 ft • 15 • Loop •
Hit the all the classic Perry Hill Trails in this go to loop for the advanced rider. Be prepared for...
6 miles • 900 ft • 12 •
This is a great introduction to the Perry Hill Experience and its technical routes and rocks. Prepare for...
66 miles • 8,031 ft • 55 • Loop •
Daylong loop riding perimeter roads and trails of the Waterbury valley.
8 Reviews & Comments
tdeems
More easily readable and therefore rides faster than Burning Spear. B-line options on all the harder stuff. A coupe mandatory bridges that are quite narrow and high off the ground.
JohnPare1234
First half was amazing... but after that there were technical sections beyond my abilities with no "B" line option
mappermook
Masterful example of advanced level trail building.
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