more stats
2,562 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-207 ft
Descent
00:07:11
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
730 ft
Altitude min
933 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
2,024 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

Shimmy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Chamberlain Hill
    Richmond, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #1587 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139360 in Trail Running
    • #130251 in Hiking
    • #28046 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #20 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,090 in Trail Running
    • #1,195 in Hiking
    • #806 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2023

Fun intermediate alternative down the hill. The top half features natural rake/ride features and lots of trees and features to wiggle around. The second half is a mixture of hand-built benching, low berms, and tight turns. Intermediate riders should feel comfortable, confident, challenged, and thrilling. More experienced riders should find the tight corners and rock features a fun playground. No rock features are required. All rock features can be rolled. B-lines are available on more technical sections. This trail feeds into the middle section of Fullhouse just above the dirt jump line. More experienced riders may want to consider the CoCo connector into Poprocks and D.L.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 386 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,010 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Shimmy Trail Reports

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on Oct 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      What a difference a season makes! This trail has ridden in so well over the past year, and now rips like a total roller coaster; with immaculate flow at speeds, and plenty of tasty bits to pump, pop, and jib en route. For anyone who hit this when it was freshly opened, you'll know this is a fantastic example of a trail builders intuition and vision becoming revealed through the tracks maturation. Only complaint is that this lil' beauty isn't a bit longer (wicked addition to the network!)!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shimmy located?
      Shimmy is located in Chamberlain Hill, Richmond, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Chamberlain Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.41068, -73.02184.
      ▼ How hard is Shimmy?
      Shimmy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shimmy?
      Shimmy has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 207 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 730 ft to 933 ft.
      ▼ Is Shimmy a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shimmy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shimmy?
      Shimmy is 2,562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shimmy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shimmy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shimmy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shimmy are:
      • September (164 activities)
      • June (162 activities)
      • August (156 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Shimmy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shimmy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shimmy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Shimmy. The trail is 2,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shimmy?
      Shimmy is a very popular trail. There have been 3,998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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