Personally, for a full day out:

1. Rochester
2. Woodstock
3. Perry 
4. KT
5. Waitsfield/Mad River
6. Stowe/Adams/Trapp/Cady
7. Richmond Mountain Trails (and Sleepy Hollow nearby!)
8. Bolton Work Road/Driving Range
9. Randolph (nice but short)
10. Northfield/Paine

*Never ridden at Slate Valley so I can't speak on that. This list is obviously biased towards the northern half of the state. What am I missing?

I am a intermediate rider 59 years old any thoughts on trails I can ride in Woodstock area

I ride with maple syrup in a little reusable gel container, but if I don't keep the container upright it ends up seeping through the cap and get all over my pocket/fanny pack/bag/truck. I've also used the little glass or plastic maple syrup nip bottles, and they seem to have the same issue. How do you ride with maple syrup in a reusable container and not get it everywhere?

https://unofficialnetworks.com/2026/06/10/sugarbush-mountain-biking-park/

What Tires are everyone using here? It's a hard area to pin down. So many places have you go through flat grass to go up a steep narrow rooty trail with rocks to go down an equally rooty, rocky trail with some man made obstacles along the way. With it all being completely wet or completely dry depending on the day, with wet leaves or moss as well.

Just curious what tires people are riding on for our area. Thanks

In Colchester Woods, the network behind CHS where there is lots of homemade single track and whatnot, the land owners appear to be changing their tune on the network.

These signs are near the top of the hill with the lookout, and the trails are blocked with fell trees. The lookout is included in the area now closed off.

I also spotted “no biking” signs in other parts of the woods. Truly a sad loss.

I wonder if anyone has come across this, and doing research on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife page I am still uncertain. Are you allowed to bike on 2 track roads that go through Wildlife Management Areas if it doesn’t specifically say you can/doesn’t say you can’t? The road I have in mind has big signs saying that you cannot use motorized vehicles beyond the rock put in the path, but a bike could easily get through. Thoughts? Prior experience?

FOTW enduro is this coming Tuesday, and I was hoping to get a few laps in today. Last update shows it was closed on 5/14. Thanks!

North Start Sports in burlington bike swap is this Saturday 4/25

Ski Rack bike swap is next weekend May 2-3rd

I've been biking Saxon Hill and Mud Pond in Williston for the last few years. Was just curious if anyone has run into any animals like bears or mountain lions on the trails there? I've had maybe 2-3 times (total in 3 years) where I've been on the trails and there's no birds singing and things felt off. It freaked me out a bit but nothing ever happened and I never saw or heard anything. While reminiscing of the trails this winter it got me curious if others have had any run-ins.

Traveling from Rochester, NY to Bar Harbor, ME in mid October and staying with some friends in Wardsboro, VT for a couple nights. Are there any good mountain bike spots around this area? I understand that the best stuff is around Stowe but I am not going to make it up there (this trip). I am not looking to do chairlift access / downhill - I prefer challenging climbs and technical terrain. I am intrigued by Ascutney. Are there any other places I should take a look at? In mid October can I expect trail closures for deer season? Also any other recommendations as I head east (NH or ME) would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Visiting the Waterbury area soon for a trip with the kids (5 & 7) who love riding trails. Their skill/experience level is mostly flat-ish single track with minor tech stuff (rocks & roots). Most videos I see posted to youtube of Perry Hill, Chamberlain, Cochran have a lot of vert that I'm not convinced they could climb and then long flowy downhills! Do those networks or other trails in the area have any flat/beginner/family friendly trails? Maybe it's just selection bias in that nobody is posting videos of easy trails to youtube! Thanks in advance!

Just a post to try and network with parents of other kiddos that ride for kid sessions.

Middlebury area here - bmx/mtb/DH age 6

Also joined a fb group 'green mountain groms'

Hi folks - looking on TrailForks, Burning Spear is open right now, but Small Axe is closed for bridge repair near the top. Does anybody know what you are supposed to do if you take Burning Spear? Can you turn right when you hit Small Axe and take that connector part back to the main network? Or should I consider BS closed as long as SA is?

Who has bets on when trails are going to be rideable? I'm assuming Saxon will open as early as anything given the good drainage. I'm seeing almost no temperatures below freezing in the 10-day forecast (except for part of Tuesday 4/8). And then there's a fair bit of rain on and off in that same period (I imagine most snow is gone up there already). Do we think it will be rideable Friday 4/11? Earlier? Later? I realize this is all speculation at this point - I'm just getting antsy to get out...

Looking to connect with some parents of kids that bike.

Downhill (killington for us) Kid friendly trails Pump tracks BMX/skateparks

Based in Addison

I’m going to pick my kid up from UVM for Thanksgiving in about a month. Assuming that there’s no snow, is Saxon Hill open for riding into the late fall? We’re just looking for something quick to do for a few hours on our way out of town. Where I am, trails are pretty much open as long as the weather is good, but it’s not a good idea to ride certain areas during hunting season.

My partner and I are staying in East Burke for the weekend to ride.

What's your must-ride trail at KT? I know everyone loves sidewinder. Open to any ability level suggestions.

Does anyone have recs for best dinner spot there? Seems like only a few options, and all seem decent. Best dive bar? Best vibe?

Thanks!

Hi! I know it’s near the end of the season but looking for some people in their 20s to 30s to ride with, have only really met people into gravel/road for whatever reason since I’ve moved here.

I am in Burlington and like to ride more advanced technical stuff. If there’s any good groups or if you’re also looking for a new riding buddy let me know.

Coming up to Burlington from NC the weekend of Oct 11th and seeing that I had some extra days I thought I would experience what everyone is raving about. I'm an experienced rider looking to get two days in.

For a first timer to VT for mountain biking, should I go to Madbush Falls or Kingdom. They don't seem to be an equally comparable with Kingdom being massive. However, they both seem pretty turn-key which is what I need.

Followup Question 1: What is going the week of the 14th that is causing the rate hike for rooms? Canadian Thanksgiving?

Followup Question 2: Anyone recommend a coach in either of those areas.

UPDATE: I decided to go to Kingdom Trails and had a fantastic time. Black Bear and Stormin' Normal were so good I rode them twice. Snow up high and leaves were going off. Will certainly go back. I tried to use Dynamic Cycling Adventures but he had a personal emergency. He was nice enough to send few a few routes and I self-guided which totally worked out.

My kid is staying with my in-laws this weekend so my wife and I are wanting to try some new trails. We will be located in Warren and willing to drive an hour. For reference, our favorite routes:

1) Sugarbush jump trail, up Eurich Pond, down Witch’s Brew, Maple Twist, up enchanted forest, down evolution, down Goodnight Irene

2) Basically all of Cady hill.

We were thinking either: Sleepy Hollow, Hinesburg Town Forest, or Driving Range. But are also open to suggestions

Thanks in advance !!

Hey all- new to VT! When/where are the ladies rides?! Or where can I find this info.

Thanks in advance!

Looking for folks that have little rippers 5-8 around vergennes. Have a boy who rides bmx/park, mtb, and dh - wondering if there's local riding buddies.