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856 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
834 ft
Altitude min
837 ft
Altitude max
834 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:03:16
Avg time

Shoots & Ladders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37591 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50838 in E-Biking
    • #11300 in Trail Running
    • #91184 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

fun, easy and flowy run with a few nice trail features. Surface if hard packed and smooth.

Access Info

Access from the end of Church Path, at the Xmas Tree entrance. Joins Xmas Tree Loop at the top end.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 674 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:49pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
Oct 19, 2025 @ 10:09am (America/New_York)
Oct 19, 2025
May 1, 2025 @ 9:19am
May 1, 2025
reporter Trails are open! Expect early season conditions as crews are still cleaning debris off the trails.
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to shoots--ladders trailhead (44.593000, -71.941520)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shoots & Ladders

        Where is Shoots & Ladders located?
        Shoots & Ladders is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.593, -71.94152.
        How hard is Shoots & Ladders?
        Shoots & Ladders is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Shoots & Ladders?
        Shoots & Ladders has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 834 ft to 837 ft.
        How long is Shoots & Ladders?
        Shoots & Ladders is 856 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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