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5,135 ft
Distance
176 ft
Climb
-269 ft
Descent
2,136 ft
High Point
-94 ft
Altitude change
1,982 ft
Altitude min
2,111 ft
Altitude start
2,018 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
21%
Grade min
2,300 ft
Distance climb
2,664 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat

Sunset - Difficult Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Top Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center
    Chittenden, Vermont
  • Ref Number
    #10
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #4427 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #17105 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #223 in Nordic Skiing · Vermont [+]
    • #430 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Sunset - Difficult is a 5,135 ft black diamond difficulty machine groomed trail located near Chittenden Vermont. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Mar 20, 2025 @ 7:33am
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Mar 18, 2025 @ 6:42am
Mar 18, 2025
Mar 12, 2025 @ 4:59am
Mar 12, 2025
 Snowshoeing Only
Mar 8, 2025 @ 7:28am
Mar 8, 2025
 Machine groomed. Loose granular surface.
Mar 3, 2025 @ 5:45am
Mar 3, 2025
 Machine Groomed
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset - Difficult located?
      Sunset - Difficult is located in Mountain Top Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mountain Top Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.73353, -72.9502.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset - Difficult?
      Sunset - Difficult is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset - Difficult?
      Sunset - Difficult has 176 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 269 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,982 ft to 2,136 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset - Difficult a point to point trail?
      Sunset - Difficult is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Sunset - Difficult?
      Sunset - Difficult is 5,135 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset - Difficult?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sunset - Difficult. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset - Difficult? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset - Difficult are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Sunset - Difficult?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ski Sunset - Difficult. The trail is 5,135 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset - Difficult?
      Sunset - Difficult is a very popular trail. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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