more stats
1,526 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
412 ft
Altitude min
485 ft
Altitude max
485 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance climb
1,250 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:03:16
Avg time

Safety Break Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Battel Woods
    Middlebury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #263135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #282043 in Trail Running
    • #323193 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Middlebury Area Land Trust

Technical Gets, with some cool of camber features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 19 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Safety Break Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2022 @ 6:08am
Apr 6, 2022
 reporter Trails are open. -- Please ride or walk through the middle of any wet areas
Mar 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
Mar 19, 2022
 reporter Trails are very wet.. Status will be updated weekly
Mar 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
Mar 19, 2022
 reporter Trails are very wet.. Status will be updated weekly
Apr 7, 2021 @ 6:08am
Apr 7, 2021
 reporter Riding well with some soft spots.
Mar 16, 2021 @ 6:27am
Mar 16, 2021
 reporter Ride with caution, Freeze thaw cycle, avoid making mud ruts
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Safety Break located?
      Safety Break is located in Battel Woods, Middlebury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Battel Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.00762, -73.14905.
      ▼ How hard is Safety Break?
      Safety Break is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Safety Break?
      Safety Break has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 412 ft to 485 ft.
      ▼ Is Safety Break a point to point trail?
      Safety Break is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Safety Break?
      Safety Break is 1,526 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Safety Break?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Safety Break. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Safety Break? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Safety Break are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Safety Break?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Safety Break. The trail is 1,526 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Safety Break?
      Safety Break is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 75 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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