more stats
4,843 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-189 ft
Descent
00:10:30
Avg time
-181 ft
Altitude change
1,495 ft
Altitude min
1,685 ft
Altitude max
1,685 ft
Altitude start
1,503 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
581 ft
Distance climb
4,032 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:10:30
Avg time

Spreader Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rochester Valley Trails
    Rochester, Vermont
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #380464 in Trail Running
    • #130070 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #954 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,402 in Trail Running
    • #1,192 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Old school rake and ride trail with several water crossings that are all ride-able. Can be ridden both way but better downhill (with access off of Cushman Mtn Rd).

Tags
Creek crossingFaint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 181 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Spreader Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
May 7, 2026 @ 7:56pm (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
 reporter
Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:03pm (America/New_York)
Apr 25, 2026
 reporter
Nov 16, 2025 @ 2:04pm (America/New_York)
Nov 16, 2025
 reporter
Sep 13, 2025 @ 8:33am (America/New_York)
Sep 13, 2025
Jun 7, 2025 @ 10:30am
Jun 7, 2025
 In very good shape considering the weather. Stream crossings were abundant and fun.
more »
Status:
on May 7, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (531)
close
      Directions to spreader trailhead (43.878880, -72.768310)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      3 more »
      mtb
      114 |
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 6:25am
      Oct 2, 2023
      report
      mtb
      39 |
      Sep 22, 2024 @ 4:43pm
      Sep 22, 2024
      report
      mtb
      66 |
      Jul 5, 2024 @ 2:38pm
      Jul 5, 2024

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Spreader yet, add a video.

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Lists

      3.5 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      wgwestervelt wgwestervelt
      Not sure where to start with this trail. Tight and a ton of roots it how I would describe it. Rideable going down but not much fun compared to everything else around it.
      neeko802 neeko802
      Great trail. It can no longer be accessed at the top from Town Highway 25 (from North Hollow Road), so climb up the trail itself or Mt. Cushman road.
      hans2vt hans2vt
      Spreader is very similar to Atlas trail... lots of jank, roots, mud. Sure it gets you off the road, but I didn't prefer it. I'll ride on the road next time.

      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

      Rochester Valley Trails

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spreader located?
      Spreader is located in Rochester Valley Trails, Rochester, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rochester Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.87888, -72.76831.
      ▼ How hard is Spreader?
      Spreader is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spreader?
      Spreader has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,495 ft to 1,685 ft.
      ▼ Is Spreader a point to point trail?
      Spreader is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spreader?
      Spreader is 4,843 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spreader?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spreader. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spreader?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spreader are:
      • September (35 activities)
      • August (28 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spreader? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spreader are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spreader?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Spreader. The trail is 4,843 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spreader?
      Spreader is a moderately popular trail. There have been 515 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 531 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.