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2,644 ft
Distance
-372 ft
Descent
00:02:28
Avg time
-372 ft
Altitude change
2,489 ft
Altitude min
2,860 ft
Altitude max
2,860 ft
Altitude start
2,490 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
-5.2%
Grade min
2,644 ft
Distance down
00:02:28
Avg time

Snowball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sugarbush Resort
    Warren, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111550 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Snowball is a 2,644 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Warren Vermont. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 31 miles avg distance
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Oct 23, 2023 @ 2:41pm
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Oct 21, 2023 @ 7:28am
Oct 21, 2023
 Trail Closed! - Youth Hunting Weekend
Aug 20, 2023 @ 12:31pm
Aug 20, 2023
 Felt like western riding. Very dry except for one or 2 small puddles.
Jul 21, 2023 @ 9:50am
Jul 21, 2023
Jun 24, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Jun 24, 2023
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        Directions to snowball trailhead (44.127810, -72.906010)
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        5:56 | 348 | Aug 23, 2021 , Warren
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        9:10 | 1314 | Jun 25, 2013 , Warren

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snowball

        ▼ Where is Snowball located?
        Snowball is located in Sugarbush Resort, Warren, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Sugarbush Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.12781, -72.90601.
        ▼ How hard is Snowball?
        Snowball is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snowball?
        The trail has 372 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,489 ft to 2,860 ft.
        ▼ Is Snowball a point to point trail?
        Yes, Snowball is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snowball?
        Snowball is 2,644 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snowball?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snowball. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snowball?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snowball are:
        • July (42 activities)
        • August (24 activities)
        • September (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Snowball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snowball are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snowball?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Snowball. The trail is 2,644 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snowball?
        Snowball is a very popular trail. There have been 1,178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,719 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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