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1.3 miles
Distance
433 ft
Climb
00:18:06
Avg time
433 ft
Altitude change
1,187 ft
Altitude min
1,620 ft
Altitude max
1,187 ft
Altitude start
1,621 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
85.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
164 ft
Distance down
682 ft
Distance flat
00:18:06
Avg time

Shire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain Resort
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62007 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Burke Mountain Resort

A lower grade, climbing trail to get you back to the campground and the Upper Mountain Trails.

source: Burke Mountain Resort
Access Info

Burke allows public access to Shire, without a fee, seven days a week.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 421 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Shire Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 5:30pm (America/New_York)
Jul 30, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/New_York)
Jul 15, 2026
First short section is closed below Burke Side Condo's. The rest is open.
Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
May 15, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/New_York)
May 15, 2026
Oct 31, 2025 @ 12:26pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
Closed for the season
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shire

        ▼ Where is Shire located?
        Shire is located in Burke Mountain Resort, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Burke Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.58949, -71.91438.
        ▼ How hard is Shire?
        Shire is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 6.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shire?
        Shire has 433 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,187 ft to 1,620 ft.
        ▼ Is Shire a point to point trail?
        Yes, Shire is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shire?
        Shire is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shire?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shire?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shire are:
        • July (67 activities)
        • September (44 activities)
        • October (42 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Shire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shire are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shire?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Shire. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shire?
        Shire is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,971 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,960 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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