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1.7 miles
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:12:10
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
506 ft
Altitude min
562 ft
Altitude max
541 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
1,952 ft
Distance climb
2,116 ft
Distance down
5,030 ft
Distance flat
00:12:10
Avg time

Sandmans Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Catamount Outdoor Family Center
    Williston, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 95 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Williston, Vermont

Flagship multi-use gravel track. Winter skiing, summer biking and running, adaptive-friendly and GREAT for jog strollers. Used heavily to access single tracks or great just as a loop. Access via Wood's Trace from the parking lot

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 249 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Directions to sandmans trailhead (44.452770, -73.047910)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandmans located?
      Sandmans is located in Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Catamount Outdoor Family Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.45277, -73.04791.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandmans?
      Sandmans has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 506 ft to 562 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandmans a point to point trail?
      Sandmans is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Sandmans?
      Sandmans is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandmans?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sandmans. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandmans?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sandmans are:
      • May (35 activities)
      • August (33 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sandmans? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandmans are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandmans?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Sandmans. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandmans?
      Sandmans is a very popular trail. There have been 1,288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,482 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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