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5.0 miles
Distance
615 ft
Climb
-1,191 ft
Descent
01:04:00
Avg time
-579 ft
Altitude change
1,434 ft
Altitude min
2,533 ft
Altitude max
2,012 ft
Altitude start
1,434 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-30.6%
Grade max
45.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
676 ft
Distance flat
01:04:00
Avg time
Perspiration Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRochester Valley Trails
Rochester, Vermont -
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike Type
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2023
As part of the Velomont Trail, Perspiration is a machine built trail that connects Chittenden Brook Hut/Campground to Chitty Bang Bang and the West Branch of the Tweed River. This trail includes lots of elevation change up and over a ridgeline in a remote backcountry area with little to no cell service.
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aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 210 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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(43.825790, -72.903830)
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37 trailsNational Scenic Trail or Official Route
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Nearby Trails
- Chitty Bang Bang 2 miles
- Nfr 45 2 miles
- Chittenden Brook 2 miles
- Nfr 45 3 miles
- Nfr 45 3 miles
Rochester Valley Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perspiration
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Where is Perspiration located?
Perspiration 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 43.82579, -72.90383.
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How hard is Perspiration?
Perspiration is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Perspiration?
Perspiration has 615 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,434 ft to 2,533 ft.
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Is Perspiration a point to point trail?
Perspiration is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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