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1.2 miles
Distance
299 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:17:53
Avg time
294 ft
Altitude change
1,680 ft
Altitude min
1,975 ft
Altitude max
1,680 ft
Altitude start
1,975 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
4,911 ft
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance down
902 ft
Distance flat
00:17:53
Avg time

Swell Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Eurich Pond
    Warren, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #30855 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107806 in Trail Running
    • #11427 in Hiking
    • #1005 in Snowshoeing
    • #2323 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2019

Swell Hill is a sweet new climb/descent at Eurich Pond and a great addition to the Sugar High enduro routes. It replaces parts of Hell Hill, Noonie's and Purgatory.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 53 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 753 rides
  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Swell Hill Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2026 @ 5:30pm (America/New_York)
Apr 25, 2026
Mostly dry. Regular stream crossings and some small puddles
Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:19pm (America/New_York)
Apr 25, 2026
Watch for branches down. Please walk around mud and puddles
Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:44pm (America/New_York)
Apr 10, 2026
Nov 28, 2025 @ 3:56pm (America/New_York)
Nov 28, 2025
Closed for deer rifle hunting season until 11/30
Nov 25, 2025 @ 5:28pm (America/New_York)
Nov 25, 2025
Please avoid muddy areas and days
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Avg: 4.31 (13 votes)
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        Directions to swell-hill trailhead (44.149940, -72.872310)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Swell Hill

        Where is Swell Hill located?
        Swell Hill is located in Eurich Pond, Warren, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Eurich Pond trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.14994, -72.87231.
        How hard is Swell Hill?
        Swell Hill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Swell Hill?
        Swell Hill has 299 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,680 ft to 1,975 ft.
        Is Swell Hill a point to point trail?
        Swell Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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