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2,126 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,139 ft
Altitude min
1,180 ft
Altitude max
1,167 ft
Altitude start
1,178 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
1,053 ft
Distance climb
492 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time

Spring Chicken Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craftsbury Outdoor Center
    Craftsbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118105 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151344 in E-Biking
    • #156797 in Trail Running
    • #361727 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,061 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #839 in E-Biking
    • #1,389 in Trail Running
    • #2,448 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Spring Chicken is a 2,126 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Craftsbury Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features bridge and skinny. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BridgesSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 89 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Spring Chicken Trail Reports

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Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
reporter Singletrack is mostly open, still working thru blowdowns etc. - see https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for trail conditions as Trailforks is only...
Aug 4, 2025 @ 12:25pm
Aug 4, 2025
reporter Craftsbury conditions can be found at craftsbury.com/dashboard or Trailhub. Conditions are updated 5-7x/week on those platforms. TrailForks status...
Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:50am
Dec 6, 2024
reporter Trailforks is not reliably maintained during the winter by COC. Go to https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for current trail conditions for XC ski,...
Dec 6, 2024 @ 9:35am
Dec 6, 2024
reporter Trailforks is not reliably maintained during the winter by COC. Go to https://craftsbury.com/dashboard for current trail conditions for XC ski,...
Nov 11, 2024 @ 6:42am
Nov 11, 2024
reporter Remember: rifle season kicks off Saturday. The Center's campus trails don't permit hunting and offer 38k of running, hiking or riding (including...
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on Apr 29, 2026
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spring Chicken located?
      Spring Chicken is located in Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67516, -72.36003.
      ▼ How hard is Spring Chicken?
      Spring Chicken is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spring Chicken?
      Spring Chicken has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,139 ft to 1,180 ft.
      ▼ Is Spring Chicken a point to point trail?
      Spring Chicken is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spring Chicken?
      Spring Chicken is 2,126 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spring Chicken?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Spring Chicken. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Spring Chicken? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spring Chicken are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spring Chicken?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Spring Chicken. The trail is 2,126 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spring Chicken?
      Spring Chicken is a moderately popular trail. There have been 280 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 216 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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