more stats
3,123 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
851 ft
High Point
782 ft
Altitude min
849 ft
Altitude start
849 ft
Altitude end
-17.361%
Grade max
12.501%
Grade min
1,435 ft
Distance climb
1,420 ft
Distance down
267 ft
Distance flat

Shields Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bennington
    , Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #345031 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228247 in Trail Running
    • #218625 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,240 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,739 in Trail Running
    • #1,938 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loops around the woods in the Shields Drive Industrial Park area

Access Info

Starts at trailhead with map and sign by Global-Z and Abacus Automation

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shields Drive located?
      Shields Drive is located in Bennington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Bennington trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.90104, -73.18628.
      ▼ How hard is Shields Drive?
      Shields Drive is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shields Drive?
      Shields Drive has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 782 ft to 851 ft.
      ▼ Is Shields Drive a point to point trail?
      Shields Drive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shields Drive?
      Shields Drive is 3,123 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shields Drive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shields Drive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shields Drive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shields Drive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Shields Drive?
      Shields Drive is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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