more stats
4,872 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:13:15
Avg time
141 ft
Altitude change
1,444 ft
Altitude min
1,628 ft
Altitude max
1,485 ft
Altitude start
1,627 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
3,514 ft
Distance climb
1,047 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:13:15
Avg time

Tap Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
    Stowe, Vermont
  • AKA
    Tapline
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29843 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10476 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Trapp Family

Narrow flowy descent or slightly techy ascent through and around Trapp maple syrup collection equipment. Well-built rock gardens and natural contours make this black trail accessible for intermediate riders. A few bonus lines and rock drops throughout.

Disclaimer

Use of Trapp Family Lodge trails requires either a Trapp Family Lodge Trail Pass or VMBA Add-On. Trail Passes are available for $15 per day. Please visit the Outdoor Center for your pass.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 604 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
Status:
on Sep 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 776 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
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      49
      Trapps and Adams Camp Ride (Levels 5-7) Elevate
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      33
      Tapline and Growler (Level 5+)
      7 miles • 1,008 ft • 6 •
      Ride up Tapline and and hangout at the . Riders can choose to ride back down the singletrack or cruise...
      5.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      klickklick
      solid techy downhill, wet conditions today so not super fast but always a fun challenge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tap Line located?
      Tap Line is located in von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, Stowe, Vermont, United States. It is part of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.46921, -72.75054.
      ▼ How hard is Tap Line?
      Tap Line is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tap Line?
      Tap Line has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,444 ft to 1,628 ft.
      ▼ Is Tap Line a point to point trail?
      Tap Line is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tap Line?
      Tap Line is 4,872 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tap Line?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tap Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tap Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tap Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tap Line?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Tap Line. The trail is 4,872 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tap Line?
      Tap Line is a very popular trail. There have been 2,421 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,642 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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