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258 ft
Distance
-46 ft
Descent
00:00:23
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
305 ft
Altitude min
351 ft
Altitude max
351 ft
Altitude start
305 ft
Altitude end
-17.9%
Grade
-29.834%
Grade max
-8.974%
Grade min
258 ft
Distance down
00:00:23
Avg time

Side Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Retreat Farm
    Brattleboro, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #245277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #276091 in Trail Running
    • #294732 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Side Trail is a 258 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Brattleboro Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Side Trail

        ▼ Where is Side Trail located?
        Side Trail is located in Retreat Farm, Brattleboro, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Retreat Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.85991, -72.56656.
        ▼ How hard is Side Trail?
        Side Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 17.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Trail?
        The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 305 ft to 351 ft.
        ▼ How long is Side Trail?
        Side Trail is 258 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Side Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Side Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Side Trail are:
        • October (5 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Side Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Trail?
        The estimated time to ride Side Trail is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 258 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Side Trail?
        Side Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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