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1.1 miles
Distance
350 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:18:23
Avg time
326 ft
Altitude change
1,632 ft
Altitude min
1,958 ft
Altitude max
1,632 ft
Altitude start
1,959 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
4,856 ft
Distance climb
646 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:18:23
Avg time
Growler Details
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Riding Areavon Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
Stowe, Vermont -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerTrapp Family
Growler's upper half is technical XC riding, with bridges, rock gardens and short punchy climbs in both directions. Can also be accessed via Yerrick's Yodel (where the switchbacks begin), from which point it becomes a fast, open descent with only a few obstacles.
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Use of Trapp Family Lodge trails requires either a Trapp Family Lodge Trail Pass or VMBA Add-On. Trail Passes are available for $15 per day. Please visit the Outdoor Center for your pass.
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- 6 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 40 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 570 rides
- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Directions to growler-79393 trailhead
(44.475670, -72.759640)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 776 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
After learning body positioning, head up , tapline, and if you wish to put your new found skills to the test!
7 miles • 1,008 ft • 6 •
Ride up Tapline and and hangout at the . Riders can choose to ride back down the singletrack or cruise...
9 miles • 1,414 ft • 8 • Loop •
We’ll climb up two techy trails at Trapps, Tapline and with a brief rest at the . Next we’ll descend...
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Nearby Trails
- Old County Road (parizo Trails To Morrison) 13 ft
- Old County Road (yerrick's Yodel To Parizo Trails) 1,309 ft
- Parizo Up 1,683 ft
- Russel Knoll Track (to Picnic Knoll) 2,110 ft
- Oslo Trail 3,130 ft
von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
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Frequently Asked Questions About Growler
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Where is Growler located?
Growler is located in von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, Stowe, Vermont, United States. It is part of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.47567, -72.75964.
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How hard is Growler?
Growler is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Growler?
Growler has 350 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,632 ft to 1,958 ft.
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Is Growler a point to point trail?
Growler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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