more stats
2,084 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:04:28
Avg time
54 ft
Altitude change
1,166 ft
Altitude min
1,226 ft
Altitude max
1,172 ft
Altitude start
1,226 ft
Altitude end
2.573%
Grade
-9.946%
Grade max
19.729%
Grade min
1,145 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
287 ft
Distance flat
00:04:28
Avg time

Sauna Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craftsbury Outdoor Center
    Craftsbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #295126 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154658 in E-Biking
    • #375191 in Trail Running
    • #329002 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,954 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #850 in E-Biking
    • #2,386 in Trail Running
    • #2,264 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Craftsbury Outdoor Center

Another old school hand-built trail, like its neighbor Square-a-Bit, Sauna Trail meanders past an old sauna, through a cedar swamp, before ending at the intersection with Salt-n-Pepa.

Access Info

Starts on one end at the top of Elinor's Field, near the hill down to Duck Pond. The other end is a turn off of Salt-n-Pepa.

Tags
BridgesRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sauna Trail Reports

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Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
 reporter Singletrack is mostly open, still working thru blowdowns etc. - see https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for trail conditions as Trailforks is only...
Aug 4, 2025 @ 12:25pm
Aug 4, 2025
 reporter Craftsbury conditions can be found at craftsbury.com/dashboard or Trailhub. Conditions are updated 5-7x/week on those platforms. TrailForks status...
Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:50am
Dec 6, 2024
 reporter Trailforks is not reliably maintained during the winter by COC. Go to https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for current trail conditions for XC ski,...
Dec 6, 2024 @ 9:35am
Dec 6, 2024
 reporter Trailforks is not reliably maintained during the winter by COC. Go to https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for current trail conditions for XC ski,...
Nov 11, 2024 @ 6:42am
Nov 11, 2024
 reporter Remember: rifle season kicks off Saturday. The Center's campus trails don't permit hunting and offer 38k of running, hiking or riding (including...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sauna located?
      Sauna is located in Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.66969, -72.36342.
      ▼ How hard is Sauna?
      Sauna is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.573%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sauna?
      Sauna has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,166 ft to 1,226 ft.
      ▼ Is Sauna a point to point trail?
      Sauna is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sauna?
      Sauna is 2,084 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sauna?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sauna. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sauna?
      Sauna is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Sauna? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sauna are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sauna?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sauna. The trail is 2,084 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sauna?
      Sauna is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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