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4,964 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-348 ft
Descent
00:12:27
Avg time
-283 ft
Altitude change
1,536 ft
Altitude min
1,841 ft
Altitude max
1,820 ft
Altitude start
1,535 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-41.2%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
758 ft
Distance climb
3,488 ft
Distance down
656 ft
Distance flat
00:12:27
Avg time

Techie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35990 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349030 in Trail Running
    • #330923 in Hiking
    • #301 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #349 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,243 in Trail Running
    • #2,284 in Hiking
    • #17 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    1988
  • Land Owner

Part one of the longest best downhills in VT (or longest best climbs), from the top of Pusherman to Race to Ridgie to Techie to Catamount to German Flats Rd is an enormous stretch of rooty rocky tech finishing with fast jumpy flow.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Techie Trail Reports

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on Aug 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.27 (12 votes)
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      Directions to techie trailhead (44.159910, -72.874840)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.5 • 9 miles • 1,651 ft • 13 • Loop •
      This route features a classic mix of flow and tech, and can be ridden in either direction with a nice warm...
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,308 ft • 13 •
      Ridgie Techie Catamount Trails
      13 miles • 1,669 ft • 5 • Shuttled •
      Frienduro 2018 - some trails not open to public
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Martinthemagnificent
      The upper part of techie is interrupted by felled trees. Mostly walking around or climbing over. Once passed the rest is fine
      smoothvter
      Brown soft forest floor makes for some great rip'n'grip here. Nice partial valley view opportunity, sun beams streaming through the oines. You get several dirt and rock rollers and drop opportunities with ability to keep speed. When you get to this section, session it two or three times. Worth it.
      plumline
      Incredible trail up and down. Wish there were even more old school trails like this one although I’m getting better at plum line and pusherman.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Techie located?
      Techie is located in Chase Brook Town Forest / Marble Hill Farm, Fayston, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Chase Brook Town Forest / Marble Hill Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.15991, -72.87484.
      ▼ How hard is Techie?
      Techie is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Techie?
      Techie has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 348 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,536 ft to 1,841 ft.
      ▼ How long is Techie?
      Techie is 4,964 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Techie?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Techie. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Techie? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Techie are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Techie?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Techie. The trail is 4,964 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Techie?
      Techie is a very popular trail. There have been 1,161 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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