more stats
1,490 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
1,352 ft
Altitude min
1,389 ft
Altitude max
1,380 ft
Altitude start
1,352 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance climb
656 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Upper Bucket Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Kirchner Woods
    Stowe, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #311872 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23048 in Trail Running
    • #22746 in Hiking
    • #27016 in Snowshoeing
    • #21489 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,048 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #174 in Trail Running
    • #203 in Hiking
    • #774 in Snowshoeing
    • #299 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge

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AI Generated Description

Upper Bucket Trail is a 1,490 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Stowe Vermont. This hike primary trail. It features berm and bridge. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

If you are riding this loop counter-clockwise it is recommended to go back to the Sugar House Loop instead of the last section of singletrack as there are some more difficult obstacles to get around with an aMTB on the last section of singletrack.

Tags
BermsBridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Bucket Trail located?
      Upper Bucket Trail is located in Kirchner Woods, Stowe, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kirchner Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.46126, -72.65541.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Bucket Trail?
      Upper Bucket Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Bucket Trail?
      Upper Bucket Trail has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,352 ft to 1,389 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Bucket Trail?
      Upper Bucket Trail is 1,490 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Bucket Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Bucket Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Bucket Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Bucket Trail are:
      • November (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Bucket Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Bucket Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Bucket Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Bucket Trail. The trail is 1,490 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Bucket Trail?
      Upper Bucket Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 227 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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