Timbuktu Trail at Jay Peak Resort

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3,018 ft

Distance

-712 ft

Descent

3,142 ft

High Point

-712 ft

Altitude change

2,429 ft

Altitude min

3,142 ft

Altitude start

2,431 ft

Altitude end

-23.6%

Grade

-47.1%

Grade max

-5.1%

Grade min

3,018 ft

Distance down

Timbuktu Details

Activities
- Downhill Ski
Riding Area

Jay Peak Resort
Jay, Vermont
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity

75 in Skiing heatmap
Global Ranking

#9208 in Skiing
State Ranking

#371 in Skiing · Vermont
Winter only trail
Trail Type

Ski Run (Piste)
Snow Grooming

Backcountry
Direction

Downhill Only
Physical Rating

Hard
Trail Visibility

Sometimes hard to follow
Alpine Trail

Yes
OSM Way

#236002527

This is the "normal" route down the very wide Timbuktu glade. There are hundreds of interchangeable ways down, in reality.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

1 rides
8 miles avg distance

All

79 rides

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Timbuktu Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Apr 15, 2023 @ 9:21pm Apr 15, 2023	Really really sparse and narrow. Some walking required, if you skied the whole glade to the bottom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Timbuktu located?

Timbuktu is located in Jay Peak Resort, Jay, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Jay Peak Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.92014, -72.51124.

▼ How hard is Timbuktu?

Timbuktu is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 23.6%.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Timbuktu?

The trail has 712 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,429 ft to 3,142 ft.

▼ Is Timbuktu a point to point trail?

Yes, Timbuktu is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).

▼ How long is Timbuktu?

Timbuktu is 3,018 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).

▼ Are dogs allowed on Timbuktu?

There is no information about dogs being allowed on Timbuktu. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.

▼ How do I access Timbuktu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Timbuktu are:

Parking (3,259 ft away)
Parking (4,258 ft away)
Parking (1.3 miles away)

View all parking locations in the area.

▼ How long does it take to ski Timbuktu?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Timbuktu. The trail is 3,018 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Timbuktu?

Timbuktu is a very popular trail. There have been 1,003 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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