Shale Shifter
Poultney · Vermont
1.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
12 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
1.1 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
12 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
RainNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Forecast window
Wednesday
a high near 46°F, little expected rain, 15% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Shale Shifter is a 1.1-mile mountain bike trail near Poultney, Vermont. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 12 min.
Mountain Biking in Poultney
Poultney is one of the mountain biking hubs in Vermont, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Shale Shifter as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Technical Rating
Blue Square
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Shale Shifter FAQ
Where is Shale Shifter?
Shale Shifter is a mountain bike trail near Poultney, Vermont. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Shale Shifter?
Shale Shifter is 1.1 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 12 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Shale Shifter?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-09: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Shale Shifter?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Poultney include SVT Ringmaster, Dwight's Drop, Harry's Hop, Back Nine, SVT Fairgrounds Connector. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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