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2,894 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:07:15
Avg time
135 ft
Altitude change
851 ft
Altitude min
986 ft
Altitude max
851 ft
Altitude start
984 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
1,673 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
1,109 ft
Distance flat
00:07:15
Avg time
Wind Up Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAscutney Trails
Brownsville, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonMay to early November
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
A many switch back climb to get you up a ski slope. This trail cris crosses the grassy slope with many of the turns in the woods or at the edges of the grass. This trail has bridges, berms and some rock rollovers to enjoy riding both up and down the trail. Can be ridden by novice riders with a the reward of getting to the top of a ski rope tow and a view of the village and hotel complex below.
Access Info
Find this trail from the main trail head. Head up and over the ski bridge and bear left to cross the rope tow and ski hut.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 725 rides
- Last: Jun 3, 2026
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(43.462120, -72.466980)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wind Up
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Where is Wind Up located?
Wind Up is located in Ascutney Trails, Brownsville, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Ascutney Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.46212, -72.46698.
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How hard is Wind Up?
Wind Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Wind Up?
Wind Up has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 851 ft to 986 ft.
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Is Wind Up a point to point trail?
Wind Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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