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1,637 ft
Distance
-149 ft
Descent
00:04:39
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
871 ft
Altitude min
1,022 ft
Altitude max
1,020 ft
Altitude start
873 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-37.9%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
1,486 ft
Distance down
00:04:39
Avg time

Cow Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92596 in E-Biking
    • #257679 in Trail Running
    • #115784 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

Cow Path is a challenging yet fun short trail, suitable for confident/skilled novices and above. The trail has a significant elevation change, making for a great climbing trail or a fun, fast downhill. The trail surface is relatively solid with no significant obstacles.

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 298 rides
  • Last: Jun 29, 2026
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May 2, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/New_York)
May 2, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
 reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:45pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
May 1, 2025 @ 9:13am
May 1, 2025
 reporter Trails are open! Expect early season conditions as crews are still cleaning debris off the trails.
May 1, 2025 @ 9:01am
May 1, 2025
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        Directions to cow-path trailhead (44.565430, -71.965780)

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        Cow Path
        3:52 | 335 | Nov 24, 2012 , East Burke
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        2:57 | 382 | Nov 23, 2012 , East Burke

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cow Path

        ▼ Where is Cow Path located?
        Cow Path is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.56543, -71.96578.
        ▼ How hard is Cow Path?
        Cow Path is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cow Path?
        The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 871 ft to 1,022 ft.
        ▼ Is Cow Path a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cow Path is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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