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4,701 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-217 ft
Descent
00:14:15
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
1,019 ft
Altitude min
1,157 ft
Altitude max
1,112 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-28.7%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
1,234 ft
Distance climb
1,936 ft
Distance down
1,535 ft
Distance flat
00:14:15
Avg time

Ridgeback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #320969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118440 in E-Biking
    • #354373 in Trail Running
    • #342666 in Hiking
    • #19636 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,126 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #633 in E-Biking
    • #2,336 in Trail Running
    • #2,429 in Hiking
    • #542 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Ridgeback is a 4,701 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Brownsville Vermont. It has rock slabs and skinnies. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 124 ft black diamond climb. It features ladder bridge, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardensRock slabsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridgeback located?
      Ridgeback is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.4415, -72.48551.
      ▼ How hard is Ridgeback?
      Ridgeback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridgeback?
      Ridgeback has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,019 ft to 1,157 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ridgeback?
      Ridgeback is 4,701 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridgeback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridgeback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ridgeback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridgeback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridgeback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Ridgeback. The trail is 4,701 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridgeback?
      Ridgeback is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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