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2,831 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:06:16
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
1,698 ft
Altitude min
1,821 ft
Altitude max
1,725 ft
Altitude start
1,699 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
1,401 ft
Distance climb
1,129 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time

Split Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Sterling Forest
    Stowe, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #180362 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73825 in E-Biking
    • #293574 in Trail Running
    • #291359 in Hiking
    • #11280 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Split Rock is a 2,831 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Stowe Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 96 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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        Directions to split-rock-482065 trailhead (44.544320, -72.713760)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Split Rock

        Where is Split Rock located?
        Split Rock is located in Sterling Forest, Stowe, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Sterling Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.54432, -72.71376.
        How hard is Split Rock?
        Split Rock is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Split Rock?
        Split Rock has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,698 ft to 1,821 ft.
        Is Split Rock a point to point trail?
        Split Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Split Rock?
        Split Rock is 2,831 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Split Rock?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Split Rock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Split Rock?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Split Rock are:
        • July (8 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Split Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Split Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Split Rock?
        The estimated time to ride Split Rock is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 2,831 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Split Rock?
        Split Rock is a moderately popular trail. There have been 251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 255 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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