Outdoor Recreation

Mountain Biking

Two mountain bikes and a tricycle ride down a dirt path in the woods.
A group of people in mountain biking gear stand on a dirt trail with bikes laid on the ground.

Mountain Bike Vermont

Vermont is home to more than 1,000 miles of rocky, rooty, bermy, and flowy mountain biking trails on more than 60 networks throughout the state. Some Vermont ski resorts offer lift-served downhill biking in the summer made up of machine-built jumps, bridges, and banked turns while some trailheads feature pump tracks for bikers to practice their rollers. For bikers who use adaptive equipment, there are networks with accessible trails. Whether you’re craving the challenges of technical terrain or seeking some smooth flow, the trails in Vermont’s mountain biking networks lead to adventure and incredible views.

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Canadians Ride Free Aug. 2

Canadians – On Aug. 2, your ride is on us. Just bring your Canadian ID to any participating ride center on Saturday, Aug. 2 and receive a complimentary day pass or day membership.*

Participating centers: Kingdom Trails, Killington*, Bolton Valley, Burke Mountain, Stratton, von Trapp Family Lodge Resort, Pine Hill Park, Craftsbury Outdoor Center and Catamount Outdoor Family Center

*For Killington access, email events@vmba.org with an image of your Canadian ID by Aug. 1 to receive your access code.

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Visitors’ Guide to Mountain Biking

The Green Mountain State has earned its reputation as a go-to destination for riders of all skill levels. The Vermont Mountain Bike Association’s visitors guide features itineraries for incorporating mountain biking into a downtown visit, maps, and navigation guides, as well as tips for dining and lodging. Read online or download a free PDF.

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A person rides a mountain bike toward the camera out of a forest in the summer.
A person wearing a bike helmet picks up to pints of beer from a wooden bar.

Freehub’s Vermont Travel Guide

Pair trail density with dreamy dirt, slabs of rock ranging from small to spine-like ridges, webs of roots, machine-built berms and jumps, multiple bike parks and you’ve got a world-class riding destination. Freehub’s Vermont Travel Guide offers inspiration and travel planning tips to make the most of your mountain biking trip to the Green Mountains.

More than 75% of Vermont’s mountain biking trails are on private land. Partnerships among public and private landowners make Vermont’s extensive mountain bike trail networks possible.

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Blackberry Swirl: A Vermont Mountain Biking Adventure

Go along with mountain bike pros Corinne Prevot and Ella McAndrew as they enjoy summertime in Vermont, traversing down flowy trails through the incredible forests of their home state.

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Accessible Trails for Every Body

Mountain biking is more fun when every body can join in. More than 100 miles of terrain in Vermont is adaptive mountain bike accessible. Vermont Adaptive helps those who use adaptive equipment access the sport through group or individual programming, trail days, equipment rentals, and access to a larger community of adaptive athletes.

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Two people facing away from the cameras standing on bikes with fat tires admiring a mountain view in the winter.

Fat Biking

No need to put your bike away when the flakes fly. With their extra-large tires, wide rims and unorthodox dimensions, fat bikes are equipped to take on hundreds of miles of machine and snowshoe-packed trails in Vermont. Check trail conditions and plan your winter ride.