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1.3 miles
Distance
361 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
00:23:50
Avg time
99 ft
Altitude change
681 ft
Altitude min
813 ft
Altitude max
681 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
1.464%
Grade
-34.273%
Grade max
32.294%
Grade min
3,456 ft
Distance climb
2,605 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:23:50
Avg time

Slight Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carse Hills
    Hinesburg, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141200 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341716 in Trail Running
    • #364693 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,212 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,150 in Trail Running
    • #2,451 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Slight Return is a 1 mile less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Hinesburg Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Slight Return Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:08am (America/New_York)
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 @ 6:12pm (America/New_York)
Oct 16, 2026
Some minor wet spots, ride through not around
Oct 16, 2026 @ 1:29pm (America/New_York)
Oct 16, 2026
Strong wind and rain, good day to stay away
Jul 7, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/New_York)
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/New_York)
Jul 2, 2026
Severe storm 7/1, please report down trees or washouts
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on Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to slight-return trailhead (44.293392, -73.041728)

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      26 miles • 4,552 ft • 21 • Loop •
      Park at Carse Hill, ride that first then head over to HTF and cruise down a chill route to Sleepy Hollow...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slight Return located?
      Slight Return is located in Carse Hills, Hinesburg, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Carse Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.29339, -73.04173.
      ▼ How hard is Slight Return?
      Slight Return is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.464%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slight Return?
      Slight Return has 361 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 681 ft to 813 ft.
      ▼ How long is Slight Return?
      Slight Return is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slight Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slight Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Slight Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slight Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slight Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Slight Return. 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 Slight Return?
      Slight Return is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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