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1.3 miles
Distance
438 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:21:14
Avg time
391 ft
Altitude change
1,173 ft
Altitude min
1,584 ft
Altitude max
1,173 ft
Altitude start
1,565 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
4,656 ft
Distance climb
1,283 ft
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
00:21:14
Avg time
Hardy Haul Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAdams Camp
Stowe, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionUphill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-October
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eBike Allowed
Built in 2010 by Sustainable Trailworks this trail is consistently graded with very few rocks or roots. Switchbacks, wide bridges and an old forest road. Works as a downhill but ridden primarily as the climbing portion of a loop with Kimmer's.
Access Info
Ranch Brook Rd south off the Mountain Rd (Rt 108 ) just west of the Matterhorn. Take it to the parking lot by the trail map and bridge. Up Stowe Derby trail, entrance on rider's right. Or follow Haulapalooza up from the Recreation Path parking lot
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 22 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 73 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 1,379 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to hardy-haul trailhead
(44.495410, -72.753390)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.5 • 6 miles • 977 ft • 9 •
Similar to the clockwise but an easier downhill (Hardys Haul). Park at the end of Ranch Brook Road and...
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★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,442 ft • 11 •
Intermediate to advanced loop of from the end of the Stowe Recreation Path .Park at the end of the Stowe...
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Nearby Trails
- Catamount Trail - Adams Camp To Top Notch 2,858 ft
- Lower Derby Trail 2,858 ft
- Haulapalooza 4,304 ft
- Ranch Brook Road 4,373 ft
- Ranch Camp 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardy Haul
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Where is Hardy Haul located?
Hardy Haul is located in Adams Camp, Stowe, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Adams Camp trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.49541, -72.75339.
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How hard is Hardy Haul?
Hardy Haul is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Hardy Haul?
Hardy Haul has 133 m of elevation gain. The trail has 14 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 358 m to 483 m.
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Is Hardy Haul a point to point trail?
Hardy Haul is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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