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1,512 ft
Distance
-467 ft
Descent
3,128 ft
High Point
-467 ft
Altitude change
2,661 ft
Altitude min
3,128 ft
Altitude start
2,661 ft
Altitude end
-30.9%
Grade
-42.3%
Grade max
-19.3%
Grade min
1,512 ft
Distance down

The Jet (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jay Peak Resort
    Jay, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • OSM Way

Almost always the first trail to open, and the last to close, at Jay Peak. Usually has moguls.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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The Jet (Upper) Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:41am (America/New_York)
Apr 28, 2026
Widely spaced, large bumps with the icy base starting to show. Fun and fast.
May 7, 2023 @ 4:24am
May 7, 2023
Closing day. A blast to ski. Most of the trail had small bumps on it, with some thin spots/ exposed rock. Bottom part had mandatory dirt and...
Apr 23, 2023 @ 7:59pm
Apr 23, 2023
Apr 21, 2023 @ 8:42pm
Apr 21, 2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Jet (Upper)

        Where is The Jet (Upper) located?
        The Jet (Upper) is located in Jay Peak Resort, Jay, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Jay Peak Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.92026, -72.51209.
        How hard is The Jet (Upper)?
        The Jet (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 30.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for The Jet (Upper)?
        The trail has 467 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,661 ft to 3,128 ft.
        Is The Jet (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Jet (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).

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