13.5 miles
Distance
2,186 ft
Climb
-2,552 ft
Descent
1,976 ft
High Point
-366 ft
Altitude change
721 ft
Altitude min
1,087 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-33.7%
Grade max
35.1%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

We have a house at Mt. Ellen. The trailhead is about a mile from there. The route dumps you right next to American Flatbread. Hence the name.

Detailed Description
American Flatbread - 13.5 is a 14 mile less popular expert route located near Fayston Vermont. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 26 trails. This route climbs 2,186 ft with a max elevation of 1,976 ft then descends -2,552 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jun 17, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 10 min
  • Altitude change
    -366 ft
  • Altitude min
    721 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,087 ft
  • Altitude end
    722 ft
  • Climb
    2,186 ft
  • Descent
    -2,552 ft
  • Grade
    -0.5%
  • Grade max
    -33.7%
  • Grade min
    35.1%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Sugar Run2,320 ft
Techie4,859 ft
Misty Maple449 ft
Ridgie2,543 ft
Powerline1,365 ft
Ridgie2,543 ft
Maple Twist3,258 ft
Enchanted Forest1 mile
Cyclone Connector2,687 ft
Dana Hill Road551 ft
Clinic1 mile
GS1 mile
Enchanted Forest1,640 ft
Cyclone Connector2,490 ft
Cyclone2 miles
Revolution1 mile

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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Clinic
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 8:27pm (America/New_York)
    7 hours
    bid dead fall
    GS
    Jun 17, 2026 @ 5:12pm (America/New_York)
    2 days
    Large tree down by the optional rock ridge toward the very beginning of GS (climbing). Passable.
    Cyclone
    Jun 4, 2026 @ 7:09pm (America/New_York)
    Jun 4, 2026
    Large (18” diameter) tree down across entire trail just before the little wooden skinny. No problem to get around but you do need to get off the bike.
    Revolution
    May 9, 2026 @ 8:58am (America/New_York)
    May 9, 2026
    Misty Maple
    Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/New_York)
    Apr 25, 2026
    Bridge over ditch at bottom of trail not yet reinstalled. Walk bike.
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