more stats
3,432 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-568 ft
Descent
00:07:46
Avg time
-566 ft
Altitude change
582 ft
Altitude min
1,148 ft
Altitude max
1,148 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
3,159 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:07:46
Avg time

Visceral Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Preston Forest Legacy
    Richmond, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46144 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155062 in Trail Running
    • #157630 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #450 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,363 in Trail Running
    • #1,753 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Skinny, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Town of Richmond

The upper part of Visceral is chock full of TTF's and is steep and fun. Lower down it gets steep with wall rides, big roots, and very technical terrain. There are optional routes around drops. This trail is for advanced riders only, there is exposure, slick rocks and narrow trail surface.

Access Info

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Trail Supporters

  • Wyatt V.
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 117 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 572 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Visceral Trail Reports

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Oct 13, 2026 @ 12:00pm (America/New_York)
Oct 13, 2026
reporter Let Trails Dry after Rain! Watch for Debris
Oct 7, 2026 @ 9:13am (America/New_York)
Oct 7, 2026
reporter Freshly Leaf Blown!
Aug 14, 2026 @ 11:04pm (America/New_York)
Aug 14, 2026
Tree down at lower 3rd of trail
Jun 28, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/New_York)
Jun 28, 2026
reporter fresh work! Use caution
Jun 26, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/New_York)
Jun 26, 2026
reporter Give time to dry off!
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Status:
on Oct 13, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.35 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to visceral trailhead (44.387720, -72.996050)

      Photos

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      Jul 21, 2020 @ 11:39pm
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      Jun 22, 2025 @ 11:59am
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      Oct 6, 2019 @ 11:54am
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      Cochran's: Visceral
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      3:33 | 1469 | Jun 17, 2021 , Richmond
      youtuber Cochran's Enduro Trails |  Richmond VT
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      16:06 | 1036 | Nov 16, 2020 , Richmond

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      plumline
      It was so leafy and a bit wet when I tried this the first time but still fun. Definitely a carefully thought out challenging trail that has a flow to it. It’s weird because most of the scary double or single blacks I’ve tried to ride in VT are narrow and off camber. This one is still hard but feels different. It’s more intentional and less raw, more designed. It feels more like a roller coaster and less like you are just falling off a mountain side. Wish I lived here so I could actually learn it…
      stevefromBurly stevefromBurly
      Trail is clear. bring extra undershorts!!
      yhtomitn64 yhtomitn64
      Cleared a trail from the start of this today.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Visceral located?
      Visceral is located in Preston Forest Legacy, Richmond, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Preston Forest Legacy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.38772, -72.99605.
      ▼ How hard is Visceral?
      Visceral is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Visceral?
      Visceral has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 568 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 582 ft to 1,148 ft.
      ▼ Is Visceral a point to point trail?
      Visceral is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Visceral?
      Visceral is 3,432 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Visceral?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Visceral. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Visceral?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Visceral are:
      • September (66 activities)
      • August (61 activities)
      • July (43 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Visceral? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Visceral are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Visceral?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Visceral. The trail is 3,432 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Visceral?
      Visceral is a very popular trail. There have been 2,738 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,767 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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