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2,369 ft
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:06:37
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
753 ft
Altitude min
876 ft
Altitude max
753 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
21%
Grade min
945 ft
Distance climb
945 ft
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:06:37
Avg time

Snipe Hill Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    North Branch River Park
    Montpelier, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #70658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128766 in Trail Running
    • #119916 in Hiking
    • #9399 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump

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Snipe Hill Loop is a 2,369 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Montpelier Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 121 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 110 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 503 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Snipe Hill Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 6:57pm (America/New_York)
Sep 8, 2026
 reporter CAUTION: bridge work on last bridge before too. Walk your bike around
Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/New_York)
Aug 31, 2026
 reporter Dry and dusty. Enjoy!
Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/New_York)
Aug 15, 2026
 reporter fresh brush trim-back and some tread improvements. enjoy!
Aug 11, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/New_York)
Aug 11, 2026
 reporter
Aug 3, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/New_York)
Aug 3, 2026
 reporter Scattered thunderstorms throughout the weekend and week will leave trails slick at times. Report any trail issues using the contact form on...
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to snipe-hill-loop trailhead (44.280080, -72.566550)
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        Routes with this trail

        11
        NorthBranch and Sparrow basics.
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,096 ft • 11 • Out & Back •
        Climb up to Sparrow Farm Rd and back down. Catch , descent, Snipe climb and downhill and out. Fun "lunch...
        11
        Snipe and 3 Friends
        5 miles • 972 ft • 12 • Loop •
        A lovely route, starting with a nice climb with a fun loop of snipe as a brief intermission. Continuing to...
        11
        Triple
        5 miles • 1,004 ft • 11 • Loop •
        Popular loop(s). Three times up Roll Call to hit all three downhill "flo's"
        5.0 ★★★★★
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        JoshMatta
        ha anyone actually rode this trail during the rain?

        Stowe is currently open and their trail surface went from dusty to literally hardpack tacky dirty this week.

        Is there are guide line on trail moisture for closure, or do you just close because its raining? Like if the trail surface is hard and not soft is there really any reason to close the trail?
        GL6er GL6er
        I didn’t really see any jumps or features of any kind. This is another machine built beginner flow trail with good berms and rollers.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snipe Hill Loop

        ▼ Where is Snipe Hill Loop located?
        Snipe Hill Loop is located in North Branch River Park, Montpelier, Vermont, United States. It is part of the North Branch River Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.28008, -72.56655.
        ▼ How hard is Snipe Hill Loop?
        Snipe Hill Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snipe Hill Loop?
        Snipe Hill Loop has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 753 ft to 876 ft.
        ▼ Is Snipe Hill Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Snipe Hill Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snipe Hill Loop?
        Snipe Hill Loop is 2,369 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snipe Hill Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snipe Hill Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snipe Hill Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snipe Hill Loop are:
        • September (45 activities)
        • May (36 activities)
        • August (33 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Snipe Hill Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snipe Hill Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snipe Hill Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Snipe Hill Loop. The trail is 2,369 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snipe Hill Loop?
        Snipe Hill Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,548 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,712 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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