more stats
4,301 ft
Distance
133 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:11:33
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,824 ft
Altitude min
1,936 ft
Altitude max
1,824 ft
Altitude start
1,831 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
2,234 ft
Distance climb
1,247 ft
Distance down
820 ft
Distance flat
00:11:33
Avg time

Split Rock Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sterling Forest
    Stowe, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #220139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133399 in E-Biking
    • #143967 in Trail Running
    • #339761 in Hiking
    • #36985 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,524 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #760 in E-Biking
    • #1,169 in Trail Running
    • #2,411 in Hiking
    • #405 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

No community description for Split Rock Loop trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Split Rock Loop is a 4,301 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 133 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 157 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Split Rock Loop Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Oct 22, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/New_York)
Oct 22, 2026
 reporter
Oct 22, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/New_York)
Oct 22, 2026
 reporter
Oct 19, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/New_York)
Oct 19, 2026
 reporter
Oct 15, 2026 @ 12:02pm (America/New_York)
Oct 15, 2026
 reporter Due to heavy and consistent rainfall Sterling is closed until it has a chance to dry out.
Jul 6, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/New_York)
Jul 6, 2026
 reporter
more »
Status:
on Oct 22, 2026
Variable
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (518)
close
      Directions to split-rock-loop-99553 trailhead (44.546110, -72.712390)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Split Rock Loop yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Split Rock Loop yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      6
      Sterling Forest - Intermediate Callagys and Split Rock (Yellow Diamond)
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 656 ft • 14 •
      An intermediate to advance loop of Callagys and Split rock. Park at the Sterling Forest Parking Lot
      7
      #25 Sterling Valley Ride (Levels 5-7)
      12 miles • 1,785 ft • 14 • Loop •
      A tour of trails in Sterling Valley for intermediate and advanced riders. Sterling is unlike Stowe’s...
      209
      Waterbury Basin Super Tour
      66 miles • 8,031 ft • 55 • Loop •
      Daylong loop riding perimeter roads and trails of the Waterbury valley.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Sterling Forest

      • By cbrunner9TF Pro STP & contributors
      • #99553 - 1,367 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Split Rock Loop located?
      Split Rock Loop is located in Sterling Forest, Stowe, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Sterling Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.54611, -72.71239.
      ▼ How hard is Split Rock Loop?
      Split Rock Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Split Rock Loop?
      Split Rock Loop has 133 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,824 ft to 1,936 ft.
      ▼ Is Split Rock Loop a point to point trail?
      Split Rock Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Split Rock Loop?
      Split Rock Loop is 4,301 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Split Rock Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Split Rock Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Split Rock Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Split Rock Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Split Rock Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Split Rock Loop. The trail is 4,301 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Split Rock Loop?
      Split Rock Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 498 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 518 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.