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1.3 miles
Distance
343 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:16:50
Avg time
294 ft
Altitude change
718 ft
Altitude min
1,060 ft
Altitude max
719 ft
Altitude start
1,014 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
4,836 ft
Distance climb
617 ft
Distance down
1,325 ft
Distance flat
00:16:50
Avg time

Revolution Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38554 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135827 in Trail Running
    • #155489 in Hiking
    • #16068 in Snowshoeing
    • #30938 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #371 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,061 in Trail Running
    • #1,690 in Hiking
    • #381 in Snowshoeing
    • #332 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Closed April to mid-May&during daylight hours of Youth Hunting Weekend and for deer rifle season.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other
  • Year Opened
    2012

Revolution is mix of fun flow and moderate tech, with lots of options for air time, including the famous Chef's Table rock drop near the bottom. This trail is a vital link, connecting directly from the Valley floor near Waitsfield village into Camel's Hump State Forest and the heart of Riders network, all the way to Marble Hill Farm/Chase Brook Town Forest, Eurich/Sugarbush Ponds and the Sugarbush base areas.

Access Info

Park at Lareau Swimhole (use bridge underpass trail to get to trailhead) or Lareau Farm (except Thurs-Sat, 4PM-9PM). Also easily accessible from Waitsfield village. Start this spin behind Lareau Farm - American Flatbread, look for the wooden fork and bike wheel sign. Enter a wide trail, traverse and climb steadily for about half a mile. On right, follow a singletrack through a series of smooth, but challenging switchbacks, across a long bridge, then intersect Dana Hill Rd near the high point of the trail. Go a few feet down Dana Hill and enter the bottom of Evolution to continue climbing. Revolution also has a spur that connects to the bottom of Cyclone. The downhill on Revolution is a fun mix of tech and flow. Scope the drop and have the appropriate skills before attempting. Please go slowly exiting into the field, as there are often Flatbread guests playing in the field. No alcohol in the Flatbread lot. All dogs should be leashed, town ordinance, especially at Lareau Farm, where there is livestock near the trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 370 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Revolution Trail Reports

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Aug 27, 2026 @ 5:23pm (America/New_York)
Aug 27, 2026
Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:14pm (America/New_York)
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Aug 4, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/New_York)
Aug 4, 2026
Great conditions, just a little damp and some wet in the usual areas
Aug 1, 2026 @ 6:55pm (America/New_York)
Aug 1, 2026
Bridge work was completed Saturday and the trail is ready to ride.
Jul 31, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/New_York)
Jul 31, 2026
Revolution is temporary closed due to construction until Monday
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Status:
on Aug 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.52 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to revolution trailhead (44.175040, -72.833110)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      eac2009 eac2009
      Really don’t appreciate the fact that it’s multi-use/up hill downhill. I’m going to smoke some granny on the downhill
      plumline
      This trail is basically a perfect, less technical, intermediate uphill without being boring. A really great way to connect to Evolution or Cyclone uphill. In terms of downhill people seem to love flying down it.

      It's also probably the most visited and touristy trail I've encountered in the entire network. A fair number of hikers and bikers sometimes. Most people are very nice but some tourists are not...

      Also if you are ever going to use the right of way rule - downhill bikers yield to uphill bikers - this is the place to do it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Revolution located?
      Revolution is located in Howe Block - Camel's Hump State Forest, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Howe Block - Camel's Hump State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.17504, -72.83311.
      ▼ How hard is Revolution?
      Revolution is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Revolution?
      Revolution has 343 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 718 ft to 1,060 ft.
      ▼ Is Revolution a point to point trail?
      Revolution is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Revolution?
      Revolution is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Revolution?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Revolution. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Revolution?
      Revolution is best visited during: Closed April to mid-May&during daylight hours of Youth Hunting Weekend and for deer rifle season..
      ▼ How do I access Revolution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Revolution are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Revolution?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Revolution. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Revolution?
      Revolution is a very popular trail. There have been 1,030 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,062 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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