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1.8 miles
Distance
199 ft
Climb
-677 ft
Descent
00:21:11
Avg time
-477 ft
Altitude change
475 ft
Altitude min
999 ft
Altitude max
971 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
2,398 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:21:11
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Small Axe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Perry Hill
    Waterbury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21851 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19531 in Trail Running
    • #72134 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop

Small Axe is rowdy, fast, sometimes technical descent featuring steep natural rock roll-downs, bridges over small canyons, and short, punchy climbs. Expect plenty of roots and rocks, with a final steep climb to get you back to the main double track. This trail is best paired with Burning Spear for an all-time Perry Hill classic.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 18, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/New_York)
12 hours
 reporter Hard rains today please give time to dry
Jun 5, 2026 @ 10:01pm (America/New_York)
Jun 5, 2026
 Cleared the down trees this afternoon. “Babylon your throne gone down, gone down Babylon your throne gone down”
May 30, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/New_York)
May 30, 2026
 Tree is still down, lots of mud and water throughout all of red tape and the upper part of small axe. Recommend letting it dry out. We were told...
May 20, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/New_York)
May 20, 2026
 tree down on trail
May 17, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/New_York)
May 17, 2026
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        Directions to small-axe-44609 trailhead (44.330040, -72.723220)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Small Axe

        ▼ Where is Small Axe located?
        Small Axe is located in Perry Hill, Waterbury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Perry Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.33004, -72.72322.
        ▼ How hard is Small Axe?
        Small Axe is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Small Axe?
        Small Axe has 199 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 677 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 475 ft to 999 ft.
        ▼ Is Small Axe a point to point trail?
        Yes, Small Axe is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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