more stats
2,395 ft
Distance
180 ft
Climb
00:08:20
Avg time
179 ft
Altitude change
1,507 ft
Altitude min
1,689 ft
Altitude max
1,507 ft
Altitude start
1,686 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
2,103 ft
Distance climb
138 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:08:20
Avg time

Root Down Details

  • Activities
    • Snowshoe
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Rikert Outdoor Center
    Ripton, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Snowshoeing [+]
    • 70 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #17129 in Snowshoeing [+]
    • #209744 in Mountain Biking
    • #288616 in Trail Running
    • #350091 in Hiking
    • #8692 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury College

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Root Down is a 2,395 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Ripton Vermont. This snowshoe primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 180 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Root Down Trail Reports

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Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:39pm
Jan 25, 2025
 reporter Trail has been packed by snowshoes but not groomed.
Jan 11, 2025 @ 4:52pm
Jan 11, 2025
 reporter Ungroomed deep powder. Not rideable.
Jan 11, 2025 @ 4:48pm
Jan 11, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Down located?
      Root Down is located in Rikert Outdoor Center, Ripton, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rikert Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95964, -72.9862.
      ▼ How hard is Root Down?
      Root Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Down?
      Root Down has 180 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,507 ft to 1,689 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Down a point to point trail?
      Root Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Down?
      Root Down is 2,395 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Down?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Root Down. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to snowshoe Root Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to use Root Down are:
      • January (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Root Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to snowshoe Root Down?
      The estimated time to snowshoe Root Down is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 2,395 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Root Down?
      Root Down is a very popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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