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4,183 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:06:48
Avg time
-133 ft
Altitude change
851 ft
Altitude min
1,002 ft
Altitude max
1,002 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-28.2%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
768 ft
Distance climb
1,952 ft
Distance down
1,460 ft
Distance flat
00:06:48
Avg time

Rim Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 70 in Adaptive Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #14768 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120950 in E-Biking
    • #123976 in Trail Running
    • #150918 in Hiking
    • #682 in Adaptive Biking
    • #12568 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #160 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #651 in E-Biking
    • #936 in Trail Running
    • #1,579 in Hiking
    • #74 in Adaptive Biking
    • #69 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

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AI Generated Description

Rim is a highly rated 4,183 ft popular black diamond difficulty doubletrack trail located near East Burke Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 40 ft black diamond climb. It features berm. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Rim starts on the Vast above and is a continuation of Ridge above the Vast. It ends on East Branch below. For the best experience, start up at Heaven’s Bench and bomb all the way down Ridge onto Rim in one ride.

Tags
Berms

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 460 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,538 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Rim Trail Reports

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Oct 15, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/New_York)
Oct 15, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 @ 8:51am (America/New_York)
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Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/New_York)
Jul 4, 2026
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May 2, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/New_York)
May 2, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
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on Oct 15, 2026
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Avg: 4.2 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rim trailhead (44.569140, -71.963500)

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      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 11%
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      1 Review & Comments

      DavidCarrs0P
      One of the nicer trails on this part of Darling Hill. Seems to be a bit less rooty (as of July 2026) than the last few times I've ridden it, and the foliage is starting to grow back in after it was logged a few years ago.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rim located?
      Rim is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.56914, -71.9635.
      ▼ How hard is Rim?
      Rim is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rim?
      Rim has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 851 ft to 1,002 ft.
      ▼ Is Rim a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rim is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rim?
      Rim is 4,183 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rim?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rim. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Rim? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rim are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rim?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rim. The trail is 4,183 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rim?
      Rim is a very popular trail. There have been 4,647 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,742 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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