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4,741 ft
Distance
173 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:12:37
Avg time
91 ft
Altitude change
1,066 ft
Altitude min
1,168 ft
Altitude max
1,066 ft
Altitude start
1,155 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
38%
Grade min
2,211 ft
Distance climb
1,552 ft
Distance down
978 ft
Distance flat
00:12:37
Avg time

Upper Birdie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Endless Brook Trails
    Poultney, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151712 in Trail Running
    • #153377 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #494 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,295 in Trail Running
    • #1,636 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Slate Valley Trails

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AI Generated Description

Upper Birdie is a highly rated 4,741 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Poultney Vermont. Highlights include views. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 168 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 720 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
Status:
on Aug 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-birdie trailhead (43.490680, -73.185990)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      TrevorWellman
      Not downhill, and not a ripper. Nice climb to a view with a couple benches and lookouts before an awesome descent on Lower Birdie
      Sustainable-Trailworks Sustainable-Trailworks
      Downhill only rippper. Continue on Lower Birdie for the full descent.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Birdie located?
      Upper Birdie is located in Endless Brook Trails, Poultney, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Endless Brook Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.49068, -73.18599.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Birdie?
      Upper Birdie is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Birdie?
      Upper Birdie has 173 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,066 ft to 1,168 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Birdie a point to point trail?
      Upper Birdie is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Birdie?
      Upper Birdie is 4,741 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Birdie?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Birdie. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Birdie? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Birdie are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Birdie?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Birdie. The trail is 4,741 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Birdie?
      Upper Birdie is a very popular trail. There have been 2,353 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,373 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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