more stats
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
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
    #367 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75630 in Trail Running
    • #42720 in Hiking
  • 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 41 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 574 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,787 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
Status:
on Aug 28, 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.
      ▼ 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?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Flow is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 4,232 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 10,417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,085 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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