more stats
1,939 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:07:58
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
1,163 ft
Altitude min
1,183 ft
Altitude max
1,164 ft
Altitude start
1,181 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
318 ft
Distance climb
112 ft
Distance down
1,365 ft
Distance flat
00:07:58
Avg time

Square-a-Bit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craftsbury Outdoor Center
    Craftsbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #233744 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152791 in E-Biking
    • #341850 in Trail Running
    • #329448 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,592 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #846 in E-Biking
    • #2,152 in Trail Running
    • #2,268 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2010
  • Land Owner

Square-a-Bit is a classic New England cross country trail. With rocks, logs, skinny bridges, and roots, not to mention the short steep climbs, this trail has all the old school gnar.

Access Info

Look for a left off the Round-a-Lot ski trail.

Tags
BridgesSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 53 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Square-a-Bit Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
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...
more »
Status:
on Apr 29, 2026
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (221)
close
      Directions to squareabit trailhead (44.671850, -72.363290)

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Square-a-Bit yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Square-a-Bit yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 978 ft • 21 • Loop •
      This is the best way to ride as many of our trails as possible in the direction we find the most fun. The...
      9 miles • 966 ft • 19 • Loop •
      This is the best way to ride as many of our trails as possible in the direction we find the most fun. The...
      16 miles • 1,409 ft • 24 • Loop • Race •
      The 2021 Black River Grand Prix race course has a little bit of something for everyone. From machine-built...

      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.

      • By oburruss COC & contributors
      • #58034 - 1,352 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Square-a-Bit located?
      Square-a-Bit 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 44.67185, -72.36329.
      ▼ How hard is Square-a-Bit?
      Square-a-Bit is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Square-a-Bit?
      Square-a-Bit has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,163 ft to 1,183 ft.
      ▼ Is Square-a-Bit a point to point trail?
      Square-a-Bit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Square-a-Bit?
      Square-a-Bit is 1,939 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Square-a-Bit?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Square-a-Bit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Square-a-Bit?
      Square-a-Bit is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Square-a-Bit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Square-a-Bit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Square-a-Bit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Square-a-Bit. The trail is 1,939 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Square-a-Bit?
      Square-a-Bit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 249 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 221 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.