Name: Swamp Donkey
Rating: 4.0

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There is NO PARKING on Flower Brook Road (at the start of the trail)

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You can get dropped off on Flower Brook Road and ride Swamp Donkey and Hawk Eye up to the start of Black Bear. It's a very gradual switchback climb, but also a fun descent!

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Local Club: Kingdom Trails Association

Sep 14, 2026: 9/12/26 Community Chat

Aug 18, 2026: 8/11/26 Community Chat

Jul 14, 2026: Recap of the 7/11/2026 KT Community Chat at Firefly Farm

Land Manager: Kingdom Trails Association

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Kathryn Zajko

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in Kingdom Trails

#315

in Vermont

#20,488

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Swamp Donkey

“Great trail for shuttling up to Black Bear. ”

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