more stats
1,535 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:04:39
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
1,224 ft
Altitude min
1,444 ft
Altitude max
1,443 ft
Altitude start
1,224 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-44.3%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
1,230 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:04:39
Avg time

The Wall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Anthony
    Bennington, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134436 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #338550 in Trail Running
    • #142278 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,182 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,111 in Trail Running
    • #1,399 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BATS/Southern VT College

Not a great biking trail, but can get you up to the lower beacon on Mount Anthony. Access to some trails off of Bluestone Road

Access Info

At the top of the Upper SVC field above the playing fields. Access from Ursa's Way or Halloween Tree

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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The Wall Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2023 @ 9:54am
Apr 14, 2023
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Mar 29, 2023 @ 1:27pm
Mar 29, 2023
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May 5, 2022 @ 6:14pm
May 5, 2022
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Mar 7, 2022 @ 8:36am
Mar 7, 2022
 reporter closed to biking and hiking during mud season
Oct 18, 2020 @ 8:16am
Oct 18, 2020
 Leaf covered with a little mud and dampness
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on Apr 14, 2023
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Wall Ride
      mtb
      3:08 | 167 | Apr 1, 2011 , Bennington
      POV Freeride - Thanksgiving Weekend
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      3:28 | 546 | Nov 30, 2013 , Bennington
      The Wall
      mtb
      0:33 | 488 | Nov 30, 2013 , Bennington
      Bill is a God
      mtb
      0:47 | 294 | Feb 8, 2015 , Bennington
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      audionerdio audionerdio
      The attached videos… are they actually from this trail? I’ve never seen these sections at BATS.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Wall located?
      The Wall is located in Mount Anthony, Bennington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mount Anthony trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.87273, -73.22731.
      ▼ How hard is The Wall?
      The Wall is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Wall?
      The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,224 ft to 1,444 ft.
      ▼ Is The Wall a point to point trail?
      The Wall is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is The Wall?
      The Wall is 1,535 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Wall?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Wall. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Wall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Wall are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Wall?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride The Wall. The trail is 1,535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Wall?
      The Wall is a moderately popular trail. There have been 58 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 62 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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