more stats
371 ft
Distance
-25 ft
Descent
00:00:18
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
918 ft
Altitude min
943 ft
Altitude max
943 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
371 ft
Distance down
00:00:18
Avg time

Root Ride Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pine Hill Park
    Rutland, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #239142 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115219 in E-Biking
    • #157140 in Trail Running
    • #138096 in Hiking
    • #36887 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,631 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #608 in E-Biking
    • #1,394 in Trail Running
    • #1,323 in Hiking
    • #1,028 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Alternative, more natural line bypassing part of Overlook.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 137 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 351 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Root Ride Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 4:33pm (America/New_York)
Sep 22, 2026
 reporter Trails are in great shape. Volunteers do the maintenance-leave a donation in Tinman
Aug 21, 2026 @ 5:52pm (America/New_York)
Aug 21, 2026
 reporter Trails are in great shape. Volunteers do the maintenance-leave a donation in Tinman
Aug 21, 2026 @ 5:51pm (America/New_York)
Aug 21, 2026
 reporter Trails are riding great. Trails are maintained by volunteers make a donation
Jul 11, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
 reporter Leave a donation in Tinman at the front entrance
Jun 25, 2026 @ 5:43am (America/New_York)
Jun 25, 2026
 reporter Leave a donation in Tinman for the trails
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Ride located?
      Root Ride is located in Pine Hill Park, Rutland, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Pine Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.62312, -73.0038.
      ▼ How hard is Root Ride?
      Root Ride is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Ride?
      The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 918 ft to 943 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Ride a point to point trail?
      Root Ride is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Ride?
      Root Ride is 371 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Ride?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Ride. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Root Ride? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Ride are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Ride?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Root Ride. The trail is 371 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Ride?
      Root Ride is a moderately popular trail. There have been 709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 724 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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