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Millstone Trails Gnome Man's Land Enduro/Light DH Loop
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8.46 mi
1,153 ft
For those that brought their trail bikes but wish they were riding UCI World Cup Downhill. This is the most elevation you'll see at Millstone Trails and this is where they have built the closest thing to a downhill course that you will find. Some of the most technical riding in Vermont is sprinkled along the height of the land. Your ride begins after parking at the 44 Brook St. garage parking lot and heading over to Lawson's General store where you will buy either 2 Snickers bars or 1 jumbo oatmeal cream pie cookie. Put it in your pack for later, you are about to have an epic second half of your day (assuming you spent the morning riding the XC Loop).
After a short conversation with the sweet woman behind the counter you'll head back to the parking lot and hit the trails. After a short connector you will cross the main road and head up a double track gravel road and pass some of Websterville's amazing granite sculptors. Some proccurred through Millstone Trails Grants and some even personally funded by local resident Pierre Couture they line the old stacks of granite on either side of the trail. Just passed the entrance to the Gnome Man's Land trail entrance is an amazing view not to be missed. After you'll head back down to Gnome Man's land. After crossing the bridge (if you aren't comfortable easily riding across this, the rest of this trail is not for you, turn around, go back) you see the trail fork, you can skip the next so steep it's hike-a-bike bit, but you will also chop off the top of the downhill trail. I'm glad you choose the hike-a-bike. There are a couple of spots off to the left that make for amazing views as you make your way to the top. DO NOT go out into the clearing, going out into the clearing puts you in active Quarry work areas that could lead to your injury and could cost us all access to this trails system. Make the right turn (watch out for the pipe). You will descend Hilltop and continue downhill to Roller Coaster. Be cautious crossing the Quarry rd. The brakes in the large quarry trucks take as long a 5 seconds to activate!
Following the trail out to Holy Roller will take you out to connect with Rock and Roll. Here is where you have a steep climb up to Harrington Ridge. You'll ride along narrow rock spines similar to the skinny ladder bridges you find out west. Find a nice spot for a quick rest and enjoy your snack from Lawson's General Store. This section of trail has the option to ride The Vortex Loop. A short section of the most challenging mixture of Rock and ladder bridge trail you might ever see.
Head up and cross the Quary Rd. again to find yourself on the Angry Gnome. Climbing this series of bridges takes you back to the top where you can ride the second downhill trail Screaming Demon. After a crazy, downright tyrannical descent you'll follow the trails out to Websterville Rd. Follow this up to Little John Rd. to continue the ride or turn off on Churchill Rd to head back to the parking lot.
After a short conversation with the sweet woman behind the counter you'll head back to the parking lot and hit the trails. After a short connector you will cross the main road and head up a double track gravel road and pass some of Websterville's amazing granite sculptors. Some proccurred through Millstone Trails Grants and some even personally funded by local resident Pierre Couture they line the old stacks of granite on either side of the trail. Just passed the entrance to the Gnome Man's Land trail entrance is an amazing view not to be missed. After you'll head back down to Gnome Man's land. After crossing the bridge (if you aren't comfortable easily riding across this, the rest of this trail is not for you, turn around, go back) you see the trail fork, you can skip the next so steep it's hike-a-bike bit, but you will also chop off the top of the downhill trail. I'm glad you choose the hike-a-bike. There are a couple of spots off to the left that make for amazing views as you make your way to the top. DO NOT go out into the clearing, going out into the clearing puts you in active Quarry work areas that could lead to your injury and could cost us all access to this trails system. Make the right turn (watch out for the pipe). You will descend Hilltop and continue downhill to Roller Coaster. Be cautious crossing the Quarry rd. The brakes in the large quarry trucks take as long a 5 seconds to activate!
Following the trail out to Holy Roller will take you out to connect with Rock and Roll. Here is where you have a steep climb up to Harrington Ridge. You'll ride along narrow rock spines similar to the skinny ladder bridges you find out west. Find a nice spot for a quick rest and enjoy your snack from Lawson's General Store. This section of trail has the option to ride The Vortex Loop. A short section of the most challenging mixture of Rock and ladder bridge trail you might ever see.
Head up and cross the Quary Rd. again to find yourself on the Angry Gnome. Climbing this series of bridges takes you back to the top where you can ride the second downhill trail Screaming Demon. After a crazy, downright tyrannical descent you'll follow the trails out to Websterville Rd. Follow this up to Little John Rd. to continue the ride or turn off on Churchill Rd to head back to the parking lot.
Created By
Darren at Vermont Bicycle Shop
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollercoaster | 0.33 mi | -253 ft | -14.4% |
| Heights -> Angry Gnome -> Scream'n Demon | 0.81 mi | 289 ft | 6.7% |
| Angry Gnome UP | 0.40 mi | 184 ft | 8.3% |
| screaming Deamon no intro | 0.45 mi | -305 ft | -12.7% |
| Scream'n Demon DH | 0.50 mi | -249 ft | -9.3% |
| Boulder Dash down | 0.39 mi | -89 ft | -3.8% |