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1,939 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:08:01
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
00:08:01
Avg time
Square-a-Bit Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCraftsbury Outdoor Center
Craftsbury, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMay-Nov
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Skinny
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Year Opened2010
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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.
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Look for a left off the Round-a-Lot ski trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 47 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to squareabit trailhead
(44.671850, -72.363290)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Square-a-Bit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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