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4,505 ft
Distance
373 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:13:28
Avg time
371 ft
Altitude change
1,195 ft
Altitude min
1,566 ft
Altitude max
1,195 ft
Altitude start
1,565 ft
Altitude end
8.2%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
4,252 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:13:28
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Old Gents Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rochester Valley Trails
    Rochester, Vermont
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  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49456 in Trail Running
    • #130117 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Green Mountain National Forest

Old Gents Trail is a flowy machine built trail that climbs to the summit of Sugar Tree Knob.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 472 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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        Directions to old-gents trailhead (43.899480, -72.813540)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Gents

        Where is Old Gents located?
        Old Gents is located in Rochester Valley Trails, Rochester, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rochester Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.89948, -72.81354.
        How hard is Old Gents?
        Old Gents is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Old Gents?
        Old Gents has 373 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,195 ft to 1,566 ft.
        How long is Old Gents?
        Old Gents is 4,505 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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