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3,678 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-519 ft
Descent
00:09:32
Avg time
-468 ft
Altitude change
833 ft
Altitude min
1,355 ft
Altitude max
1,301 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-45.6%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
640 ft
Distance climb
2,766 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:09:32
Avg time

Sap Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Randolph Trails
    Randolph, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1865 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #384673 in Trail Running
    • #140714 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #25 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,412 in Trail Running
    • #1,375 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021

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AI Generated Description

Sap Side is ranked #25 for mountain biking in Vermont. It is a 3,678 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Randolph Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 141 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Sap Side Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2026 @ 4:45am (America/New_York)
Oct 1, 2026
CLOSED for hunting season: Upper Zeebees Sapside/ Saprise Hale Trail Hemlock Heaven Willing & Abel River Run Still OPEN: Sayward and...
May 23, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/New_York)
May 23, 2026
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/New_York)
Apr 11, 2026
Closed for MTB until trails are clear and dry. Thanks!
Jan 4, 2026 @ 8:06am (America/New_York)
Jan 4, 2026
The trails are open in the winter but are not groomed or consistently maintained.
Dec 21, 2025 @ 6:14am (America/New_York)
Dec 21, 2025
The trails are open in the winter but are not groomed or consistently maintained.
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on Oct 1, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sap-side trailhead (43.913680, -72.695450)

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      Routes with this trail

      13 miles • 2,086 ft • 9 • Loop •
      This covers the three major advanced descents in Randolph, add-ons include Sayward (Jackrabbite) and Nine...
      18 miles • 2,837 ft • 14 • Loop • Race •
      This is the "B route" for the 2022 Slab City Trail Challenge.
      ★ 1.0 • 16 miles • 2,449 ft • 18 • Loop • Race •
      This is the "A route" for the Slab City Trail Challenge.
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      stayjanley
      Steep and loamy with options for jumps. The big drops all have b lines.
      vandelayindustries802
      I would consider this a black trail, has a few mandatory drops and some technical challenges. Wicked fun!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sap Side located?
      Sap Side is located in Randolph Trails, Randolph, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Randolph Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.91368, -72.69545.
      ▼ How hard is Sap Side?
      Sap Side is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sap Side?
      Sap Side has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 519 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 833 ft to 1,355 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sap Side?
      Sap Side is 3,678 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sap Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sap Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sap Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sap Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sap Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Sap Side. The trail is 3,678 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sap Side?
      Sap Side is a very popular trail. There have been 481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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