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1,581 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
00:04:02
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
875 ft
Altitude min
923 ft
Altitude max
876 ft
Altitude start
922 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
36 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time
Shimmer Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaPine Hill Park
Rutland, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Global Ranking#33191 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #17644 in E-Biking
- #54952 in Trail Running
- #26857 in Hiking
- #8072 in Snowshoeing
- #6738 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Ownerwww.rutlandrec.com
Nice short climb with some technical features (roots, rocks, drops, etc.).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 119 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 1,732 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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(43.624862, -73.001999)
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11 miles • 933 ft • 31 • Loop •
Touring the park, out to powerline on Muddy Pond and back Redfield trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shimmer
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Where is Shimmer located?
Shimmer is located in Pine Hill Park, Rutland, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Pine Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.62486, -73.002.
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How hard is Shimmer?
Shimmer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Shimmer?
Shimmer has 44 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 875 ft to 923 ft.
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Is Shimmer a point to point trail?
Shimmer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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