Best Mountain Biking in Vermont

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1

Vermont, Chittenden County

02 :54 hrs
5.4 mi
14.103136 ft
Moderate

Also known as the Burlington Bikeway, the Island Line rail-trail is very popular and one of the best trails in the area. It is flat and follows along Lake Champlain offering unique scenery and access to parks through the town of Burlington. This section begins at Derway Island and travels south through the town providing access to the lake. The surface is a mix of paved and gravel. You will find several access points and parking.

2

Vermont, Chittenden County

02 :37 hrs
4.9 mi
6.8281307 ft
Moderate

Also known as the Burlington Bikeway, the Island Line rail-trail is very popular and one of the best trails in the area. It is flat and follows along Lake Champlain offering unique scenery and access to parks through the town of Burlington. This section begins at Derway Island and travels north over a marble causeway along a crushed stone surface that gives you the feeling of riding on the water. There is a seasonal bike ferry that connects with South Hero.

3

Vermont, Chittenden County

01 :42 hrs
6.6 mi
83.00192 ft
Hard

Incredible smooth singletrack with excellent flow entertaining all levels of riders. You will find a good variety of terrain with jumps, technical descents, and a flowy soft surface riding through pines. It’s easy to get lost but can be fun to work your way out.

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Vermont, Washington County

01 :03 hrs
2 mi
15.386902 ft
Moderate

This rail-trail follows the old Montpelier and Wells River Railroad, which ran across northeast Vermont carrying materials from quarries in Barre. It has three different sections for recreation. This section is a short but quiet wooded route in Plainfield and east Montpelier. There is a variety of wildlife to be seen and the trail surface is a mix of dirt, gravel, and sand.

5

Vermont, Washington County

02 :03 hrs
8.5 mi
263.528 ft
Expert

This is a fantastic network of singletrack trails with plenty of variety and options. Expect climbing, technical descents, steep drops and flowy single-track. The trails are well maintained and signed.

6

Vermont, Orange County

00 :54 hrs
1.8 mi
32.87973 ft
Moderate

This rail-trail follows the old Montpelier and Wells River Railroad, which ran across northeast Vermont carrying materials from quarries in Barre. It has three different sections for recreation. This section is between Wells River and Boltonville. It is a peaceful area with ponds and hiking trails. There is a variety of wildlife to be seen and the trail surface is a mix of dirt, gravel, and sand.

7

Vermont, Rutland

01 :26 hrs
5.6 mi
121.56236 ft
Hard

Pine Hill Park offers a large network of some of the best singletrack trails in Vermont. It is owned by the City of Rutland and maintained by volunteers. This loop combines several popular trails making a fun perimeter around the park. Trails are flowy and packed with variety. Some things to expect are short power climbs, big bermed turns, rollers, rock drops, creative bridges and beautiful views. All trails are marked.

8

New Hampshire, Monroe

01 :52 hrs
7.6 mi
358.14822 ft
Hard

This trail starts near the summit of Hunt Mountain (which you may need a four-wheel drive to get to) and follows the more or less straight trajectory of the powerlines but with a whole lotta twists and turns; there are also plenty of little gaps and drops to keep it interesting. The trail runs out to Copper Mine Road where you find a short climb and then a long coast back to the long climb to your car. Bringing a second vehicle as a shuttle might be nice as well.

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Vermont, Chittenden County

01 :42 hrs
6.6 mi
83.00192 ft
Hard

Incredible smooth singletrack with excellent flow entertaining all levels of riders. You will find a good variety of terrain with jumps, technical descents, and a flowy soft surface riding through pines. It’s easy to get lost but can be fun to work your way out.

10

Vermont, Washington County

02 :53 hrs
11.4 mi
117.373535 ft
Expert

Located in Websterville, this is one of the best rides in Vermont. The trail explores an old granite quarry providing unique and pleasant views. The trail surface is a mix of singletrack and doubletrack. Expect tight turns and thrilling drop-offs.

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