Dragon's Tail

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Trail

1.8 mile 2.9 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 136' 41 m
Descent: -383' -117 m
High: 1,674' 510 m
Low: 1,348' 411 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 21% (12°)

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Trail shared by Thomas Kupfer

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“Dragon's Tail is a very technical, old-school trail with a lot of up and down.”

— Thomas Kupfer

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Dragon's Tail is an HTF classic. The roots, rocks, and tight turns will challenge even the strongest climbers. It can be ridden in either direction and is fun both ways. From this trail, you can connect into Backdoor, Enchanted Forest, Wolf Tree, or take Firebreather up to Lost Trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Fellowship of the Wheel

May 7, 2019: Spring cleanup and Hinesburg Town Forest

Apr 26, 2019: In memory of Stephen Russell

Mar 8, 2019: Our new Vision and Mission

Land Manager: Hinesburg Town Forest Committee

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in Hinesburg Town Forest

#31

in Vermont

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