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4,232 ft
Distance
123 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:08:34
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
641 ft
Altitude min
766 ft
Altitude max
642 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1,736 ft
Distance climb
1,699 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:08:34
Avg time

Upper Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saxon Hill
    Essex, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #433 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107672 in Trail Running
    • #117992 in Hiking
    • #3074 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #752 in Trail Running
    • #1,003 in Hiking
    • #107 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump

Upper Flow is a slightly more technical part of the Flow loop. There are some technical root and rock features, berms and a few small jumps. This area is less sandy and significantly more wet than Low Flow in the spring or after significant rain events.

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BermsBridgesJumpsSandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 655 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 2,953 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Upper Flow Trail Reports

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Nov 6, 2026 @ 7:56am (America/New_York)
Nov 6, 2026
 (11/05/2026) Large trees down across trail in two sections, blocking trail
Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:01am (America/New_York)
Oct 19, 2026
 Leaf blown 10/17
Oct 16, 2026 @ 6:19pm (America/New_York)
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/New_York)
Oct 16, 2026
 Strong wind and rain, good day to stay away
Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/New_York)
Aug 28, 2026
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Status:
on Nov 6, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.49 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Gaelen3eXZr5 Gaelen3eXZr5
      A really cool mix between tech and flow with some nice berms as well as some tricky rocky and rooty sections (and some slab)! More challenging than lower flow particularly on the uphill, but nothing terrifying. Would recommend to low intermediate and above
      -intermediate rider

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Flow located?
      Upper Flow is located in Saxon Hill, Essex, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Saxon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.49036, -73.0301.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow has 123 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 641 ft to 766 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow is 4,232 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Flow are:
      • September (314 activities)
      • June (294 activities)
      • May (279 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Upper Flow. The trail is 4,232 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 10,824 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,536 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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