more stats
2,992 ft
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:06:53
Avg time
135 ft
Altitude change
853 ft
Altitude min
988 ft
Altitude max
853 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-6.4%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
1,621 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
1,155 ft
Distance flat
00:06:53
Avg time

Wind Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ascutney Trails
    Brownsville, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44655 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13834 in E-Biking
    • #77679 in Trail Running
    • #115139 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #435 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #83 in E-Biking
    • #511 in Trail Running
    • #944 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    May to early November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

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.

Tags
BermsBridgesFamily friendlyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 178 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 889 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
Status:
on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      abradley77
      This trail is a decent climb, not too steep or tiring, but a bit monotonous. Avoid going down this trail, as it is super boring, with lots of flat switchbacks, compared to the other more fun options like Broadway.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 43.4621, -72.46694.
      ▼ How hard is Wind Up?
      Wind Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wind Up?
      Wind Up has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 853 ft to 988 ft.
      ▼ How long is Wind Up?
      Wind Up is 2,992 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wind Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wind Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wind Up?
      Wind Up is best visited during: May to early November.
      ▼ How do I access Wind Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wind Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wind Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Wind Up. The trail is 2,992 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wind Up?
      Wind Up is a very popular trail. There have been 3,335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,791 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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