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1,453 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
999 ft
Altitude min
1,015 ft
Altitude max
1,007 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
302 ft
Distance climb
564 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Up & Downing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #237319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97287 in E-Biking
    • #111238 in Trail Running
    • #131403 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Up & Downing is an easy ride from Violet's Outback in the south, up a gentle climb to the top of Web's, and from there on to the Chapel and further on to Stepping Stones Guest House.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 187 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Up & Downing Trail Reports

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Apr 24, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
 reporter Southwest section of Darling Hill trails are open!
Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
 reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:47pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
May 1, 2025 @ 9:15am
May 1, 2025
 reporter Trails are open! Expect early season conditions as crews are still cleaning debris off the trails.
May 1, 2025 @ 9:02am
May 1, 2025
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        Directions to up--downing trailhead (44.562160, -71.976550)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Up & Downing

        ▼ Where is Up & Downing located?
        Up & Downing is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.56216, -71.97655.
        ▼ How hard is Up & Downing?
        Up & Downing is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Up & Downing?
        Up & Downing has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 999 ft to 1,015 ft.
        ▼ Is Up & Downing a point to point trail?
        Up & Downing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Up & Downing?
        Up & Downing is 1,453 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Up & Downing?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Up & Downing. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Up & Downing?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Up & Downing are:
        • September (35 activities)
        • July (25 activities)
        • October (22 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Up & Downing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Up & Downing are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Up & Downing?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Up & Downing. The trail is 1,453 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Up & Downing?
        Up & Downing is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 843 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 861 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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