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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Pine Hill Park
    Rutland, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #58223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14347 in E-Biking
    • #151284 in Trail Running
    • #100351 in Hiking
    • #21380 in Snowshoeing
    • #26325 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #556 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #87 in E-Biking
    • #1,282 in Trail Running
    • #791 in Hiking
    • #603 in Snowshoeing
    • #837 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    www.rutlandrec.com

Nice short climb with some technical features (roots, rocks, drops, etc.).

Tags
Picnic spot
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 259 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,886 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Shimmer Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/New_York)
Sep 22, 2026
reporter Trails are in great shape. Volunteers do the maintenance-leave a donation in Tinman
Aug 21, 2026 @ 5:52pm (America/New_York)
Aug 21, 2026
reporter Trails are in great shape. Volunteers do the maintenance-leave a donation in Tinman
Aug 21, 2026 @ 5:51pm (America/New_York)
Aug 21, 2026
reporter Trails are riding great. Trails are maintained by volunteers make a donation
Aug 13, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/New_York)
Aug 13, 2026
Jul 11, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
reporter Leave a donation in Tinman at the front entrance
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Status:
on Sep 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to shimmer trailhead (43.624862, -73.001999)

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      Routes with this trail

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      fatbike ride in pine hill park feb 27
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shimmer?
      Shimmer has 44 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 875 ft to 923 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Shimmer?
      Shimmer is 1,581 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shimmer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shimmer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shimmer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shimmer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shimmer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Shimmer. The trail is 1,581 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shimmer?
      Shimmer is a very popular trail. There have been 4,969 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,510 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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