more stats
1,106 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
552 ft
Altitude min
567 ft
Altitude max
559 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
Avg time

The Elbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Catamount Outdoor Family Center
    Williston, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    White (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Williston, Vermont

Gravel single track used to access Balsams single track. Often ridden as part of the weekly race start or finish section.

Tags
Pump track
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 193 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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      Directions to the-elbow trailhead (44.449520, -73.046630)

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      Dec 31, 2018 @ 4:53pm
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      Dec 31, 2018 @ 4:50pm
      Dec 31, 2018

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Elbow located?
      The Elbow is located in Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Catamount Outdoor Family Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.44952, -73.04663.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Elbow?
      The Elbow has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 552 ft to 567 ft.
      ▼ Is The Elbow a point to point trail?
      The Elbow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Elbow?
      The Elbow is 1,106 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Elbow?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Elbow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Elbow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Elbow are:
      • August (35 activities)
      • July (23 activities)
      • May (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Elbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Elbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Elbow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Elbow. The trail is 1,106 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Elbow?
      The Elbow is a very popular trail. There have been 794 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,468 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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