more stats
3,041 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
865 ft
Altitude min
897 ft
Altitude max
895 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance climb
771 ft
Distance down
1,506 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
Avg time

Upper Joyride Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hillside
    Richmond, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #320369 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #317930 in Trail Running
    • #307203 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,119 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,952 in Trail Running
    • #2,127 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    Private Land Owner

Loop at end of Upper Joyride.

Access Info

The preferred entrance is the lower entrance at the bottom of Wortheim which enters you on lower Joyride.

Tags
Rock gardens
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 5 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Upper Joyride Loop Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Joyride Loop located?
      Upper Joyride Loop is located in Hillside, Richmond, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Hillside trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.39044, -73.03943.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Joyride Loop?
      Upper Joyride Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Joyride Loop?
      Upper Joyride Loop has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 865 ft to 897 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Joyride Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Joyride Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Joyride Loop?
      Upper Joyride Loop is 3,041 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Joyride Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Joyride Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Joyride Loop?
      Upper Joyride Loop is best visited during: May - November.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Joyride Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Joyride Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Joyride Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Upper Joyride Loop. The trail is 3,041 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Joyride Loop?
      Upper Joyride Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 79 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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