Mountain Biking
Dreamy Dirt Awaits
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.
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.
Where to Hit the Trails
World-class mountain biking terrain can be found statewide. Networks offer a variety of trails for different ability levels and many areas accommodate adaptive biking, too.
Cady Hill Forest
Miles of singletrack offer beautiful views of Stowe accessible right from downtown.
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Beautiful views of southern Vermont await on 15 miles of multi-use trails in Grafton.
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Seventeen miles of singletrack surrounding downtown Rutland on 325 acres.
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Wind your way through northern coniferous and hardwood forests and along the exposed granite spines of this historic quarrying land.
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Ten miles in Waterbury offer classic tech rock lines, masterfully crafted flow, and rewarding climbs.
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Miles of interconnecting trails offer breathtaking views of Lake St. Catherine.
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Vermont’s first fully accessible mountain biking trail network is on 256 acres in Richmond, including wider berms and other features for three-wheeled bikes.
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World-class, diverse terrain featuring 100+ miles of non-motorized, multi-use trails connecting both public and private lands make this area a mountain biking hub.
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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.
Explore the Guide about Visitors’ Guide to Mountain BikingLift-Served Mountain Biking
Many of Vermont’s ski resorts become mountain biking havens in the summer, offering lessons, lift-served access to maintained trailheads, and progression parks for those looking to hone their skills.
Bolton Valley Resort
Offering 27 downhill trails, including a green trail from top to bottom, and a progression zone is just the beginning of this growing downhill network. Lessons and rentals available. E-bikes welcome!
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Three high-speed lifts serve 30 miles of trails from beginner to expert. Killington Bike Park’s terrain includes classic New England singletrack to Gravity Logic’s signature flow trails.
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With 12 downhill and 10 cross-country trails, this northern Vermont resort offers excavated, flow, and expert jump trails for all ability levels.
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Discover more than 10 miles of downhill mountain biking trails with machine-built lines and hand-built features at Stratton in southern Vermont.
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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.
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.
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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Your Bike’s Winter Tires
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.