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4,232 ft
Distance
123 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:09:43
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
00:09:43
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Upper Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saxon Hill
    Essex, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #367 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75630 in Trail Running
    • #42720 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • 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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  • 23 rides
  • 11.0 km average
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  • 295 rides
  • 11.3 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 8, 2026
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        Directions to upper-flow-501806 trailhead (44.490360, -73.030100)

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        Rock roll progression
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Flow

        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.

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