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4,596 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
716 ft
Altitude min
795 ft
Altitude max
795 ft
Altitude start
771 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
1,886 ft
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
1,329 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time

River Run (South) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #60588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80473 in E-Biking
    • #98828 in Trail Running
    • #96311 in Hiking
    • #1914 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

As its name suggests, River Run winds along the river as a flat intermediate trail on the western side of the Darling Hill Ridge. Featuring wide bridges and tight berms, it offers a scenic, easygoing ride across sandy loam terrain.

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Please respect the trail closure signs. No Fat Bikes to go beyond the point where signs are posted.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 95 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 741 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Jun 22, 2026 @ 2:19pm (America/New_York)
Jun 22, 2026
 Flood has moved the bridge
May 20, 2026 @ 6:29pm (America/New_York)
May 20, 2026
Large tree down just after the connection with Webs.
May 20, 2026 @ 6:28pm (America/New_York)
May 20, 2026
Apr 24, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
 reporter Southwest section of Darling Hill trails are open!
Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:31am (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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Avg: 3.62 (15 votes)
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        Directions to river-run-south trailhead (44.570480, -71.981280)
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        River Run South at the Kingdom Trails - Lyndon, VT
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        4:39 | 179 | Sep 14, 2022 , East Burke
        River Run | Kingdom Trails | Burke, VT
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        735 | Jan 4, 2018 , East Burke

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        Frequently Asked Questions About River Run (South)

        ▼ Where is River Run (South) located?
        River Run (South) 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 44.57048, -71.98128.
        ▼ How hard is River Run (South)?
        River Run (South) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Run (South)?
        River Run (South) has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 716 ft to 795 ft.
        ▼ Is River Run (South) a point to point trail?
        River Run (South) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is River Run (South)?
        River Run (South) is 4,596 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Run (South)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on River Run (South). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River Run (South)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River Run (South) are:
        • July (94 activities)
        • August (79 activities)
        • June (65 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access River Run (South)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Run (South) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride River Run (South)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride River Run (South). The trail is 4,596 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is River Run (South)?
        River Run (South) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,523 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,751 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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