Vermont Mountain Biking and Fat Bike Information
Vermont offers a wide variety of mountain bike tours, guides, trails and services for mountain biking and fat biking including electric bikes and touring vacations. Day trips, inn to inn guided and self guided programs and services are available throughout Vermont. World class biking trails combined with excellent lodging and local food make for an unforgettable biking vacation. We also list biking events, trails, lodging and shops to help complete your adventure.
Mountain Biking in Vermont
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Fat Bike Adventures
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Mountain Bike Tours, Trails & Services
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Mountain and Fat Biking Guides, Tours Rentals, Trails and Services
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Northeast Kingdom Mountain Biking, Fat Bikes, Programs, Trails and Accommodations 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, Vt. 05827 Craftsbury's involvement with bikes goes back the roots of the sport in the 1980s. Since then we've added a network of single track trails, mixing machine-built flow with hand-built technical challenges. Whether you come for a ride, one of our weekly races or to participate in our summer programming for kids, we’re sure you’ll have a great day on your bike. Country Inns Along the Trail Statewide Self guided Inn to Inn Road and Mountain Biking 52 Park Street, Brandon, Vermont 05733 Rolling Vermont farmland and orchard country, Vermont covered bridges sheltered in lush valleys, and majestic mountains surrounding pristine lakes make bicycle touring the ideal way to enjoy Vermont’s magnificent, unspoiled scenery and delightful small country inns. Kingdom Games Northeast Kingdom Running, Biking, Swimming, Kayaking, Skating The Clubhouse, 649 Sunset Acres, PO Box 310, Newport, VT 05855 The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is one of the very first Geotourism Areas in the world, specially designated by National Geographic. It has long been a mecca for a wide variety of outdoor recreation from hunting and fishing to skiing and hiking. But it also offers a world class venue for all types of endurance sports such as running, biking, swimming, kayaking, and skating. Kingdom Trails The Kingdom Trail Association is a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide recreation and education opportunities by managing, maintaining, and building trails to foster the health of our local community, surrounding environment, and regional economy. KTA strives to accomplish this mission by offering 100+ miles of quality non-motorized, multi-use, all four seasons, and all level of ability trails. The Spoke 'n' Word: Bicycle Repair & Advice Northern New Hampshire Biking Gear, Repair and Rentals, Fat Bike, Road Bike and Mountain Bike Rides 10 Spring Street, Colebrook, NH 03576 A small shop servicing all bicycles in the greater Colebrook area. Carries bikes from Scott and Framed, as well as a large variety of parts & accessories. We hold accounts with the industry's top distributors, including QBP, Downeast, Cyclone, and J&B Importers. We sell new bikes from Scott, Haro, Del Sol, Jamis, Reid, Framed, Surly, and have access to Soma, Salsa, Pake, All Citry, Civia, Masi, Premium, Subrosa, Trapp Family Lodge Stowe VT One of the best ways to explore the Vermont countryside is to get out and ride! The Trapp Family Lodge's 2,600 acres feature an extensive mountain bike trail network with two skills parks. Ride our 8 miles of expert and intermediate single track, or more than 20 miles of double track through mountains, fields and forests. Umiak Outdoor Outfitters Stowe, VT We offer scheduled guided winter fat bike rides in scenic areas around Stowe and Waterbury. Various levels of skill and ability will be factored in as your guide takes you on a custom trek through the trails. The location of the tour will mostly be based on trail conditions at the time, feel free to ask where the best riding is each day! |
Cycling Organizations
Mountain Biking and Fat Bike Trails and Services
Trailside Bike Rental Center in Burlington, VT
Bicycle touring or mountain biking are fun ways to get around the parks and campgrounds.
Over 70 miles of well-maintained trails for recreation in every season.
Vermont Mountain Bike Association
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Lodging for Mountain Biking Vacations
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT.
Quimby Country, Averill, VT
Jackson's Lodge and Log Cabins, Canaan, VT
The Mountain Top Inn and Resort, Chittenden, VT
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, Vermont
Seyon Ranch, Groton, VT
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT
Forest Echo Cabins, Mt. Holly, VT.
The Woods Lodge, Northfield VT
Amee Farm, Pittsfield, VT
Liberty Hill Farm, Rochester VT
Best Western Inn & Suites, Rutland, VT
Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury VT
Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe, VT
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, VT
Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
Mount Snow Resort, West Dover, VT
The Willough Vale Inn, Westmore, VT
Quimby Country, Averill, VT
Jackson's Lodge and Log Cabins, Canaan, VT
The Mountain Top Inn and Resort, Chittenden, VT
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, Vermont
Seyon Ranch, Groton, VT
The Vermont Inn, Killington, VT
Forest Echo Cabins, Mt. Holly, VT.
The Woods Lodge, Northfield VT
Amee Farm, Pittsfield, VT
Liberty Hill Farm, Rochester VT
Best Western Inn & Suites, Rutland, VT
Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury VT
Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe, VT
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, VT
Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
Mount Snow Resort, West Dover, VT
The Willough Vale Inn, Westmore, VT
Mountain and Fat Biking Trails
Clubs / Organizations / Trails
Clubs / Organizations / Trails
Mountain Biking
Cross Vermont Trail is a project to build a multi-use, four season path across the width of Vermont; following the Winooski River and Wells River valleys.
Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail is a 19.8-mile (31.9 km) rail trail built along an abandoned Delaware & Hudson Railway (D&H) corridor between West Rupert and Castleton, Vermont.
Green Mountain National Forest - Mountain bikes, are limited to trails specifically signed open to mountain bikes and Forest Service Roads open to vehicular travel.
Green Mountain Trails are a multiuse network of flowy singletrack over varied terrain in Pittsfield and Stockbridge, Vermont eight miles North of Killington. Mountain bike, trail run, hike, snow shoe on some 25 mi. of stellar trails.
Hard'Ack Recreation Area
In St. Albans has free terrain for nature trails, skiing or snowboarding, as well as a sledding hill and trails for mountain biking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.
Kingdom Trails, formed in 1994, the Kingdom Trails Association was created to protect, develop, and promote this incredible trail network. To date, Kingdom Trails has mapped and signed over 75 miles of multi-use trails, allowing for many self-guided hiking, mountain biking, and riding opportunities, with many more to come.
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is a historic treasure extending across some of Northern Vermont’s most beautiful landscapes. The 93-mile Trail spans the breadth of Northern Vermont from the Connecticut River Valley to within two miles of Lake Champlain.
Manchester and the Mountains Bike Club - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of road and mountain biking, and environmentally conscientious trail construction and maintenance. Our mission is to create a vibrant community of biking enthusiasts.
Memphremagog Trails is a non profit corporation with a mission to create and promote top rate cross country ski and mountain bike trails. These beautiful trails are located off the Beebe Spur rail trail between Derby and Newport, VT.
Millstone Trails Association is a non-profit organization that maintains the Millstone Trails, a network of non-motorized recreational trails in Central Vermont. Our trails traverse 1,500 acres of diverse and dramatic terrain, among historic quarries, New England villages, and regenerating forests.
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail - Whether you walk, ski, or ride, a trip on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail takes you into the heart of Northern Vermont’s agricultural open lands.
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area is one of Vermont's best-kept secrets for all who enjoy quality outdoor adventures. The 20,000 acre Moosalamoo Region including the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area (2.25MB pdf) is located in the heart of the 400,000 acre Green Mountain National Forest, stretching from the western slopes of the Green Mountains to Lake Dunmore, and from Scenic Route125 to Route 73.
Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Association (MAMBA) organized to advocate for responsible trail use, perform trail maintenance, and secure additional riding areas in the Montpelier, Vermont area.
Slate Valley Trails continues to build and maintain free public trails in Castleton, Poultney and Wells. With almost 40 miles of existing trails, and more than 25 new miles of trail planned for construction in 2020, we are an up-and-coming trail network in southwestern and central Vermont.
Southern Vermont Trails Association, In summer we have many hiking, biking and running trails. In winter we have many managed backcountry touring zones and trails for skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. Please have a look at our maps, the descriptions of the zones and trails. In partnership of the Town of Dover, The Dover Town Forest Conservation Commission, Mount Snow, USFS and the private landowners of the Dover area.
Sport Trails of the Ascutney Basin - The purpose of STAB is to advocate for continued accessibility of low-impact, local trails used for multiple non-motorized sports in the Vermont towns of West Windsor, Hartland, Reading, Weathersfield and Windsor.
Stowe Mountain Bike Club - SMBC was formed to maintain and expand mountain biking opportunities in the Lamoille and Washington County area. We are a volunteer organization and look for support from riders to help with trail work, advocacy and to be good stewards of the land.
The Fellowship of the Wheel - The Fellowship maintains a series of mountain biking trails in Chittenden County ( Burlington Area).
Trapp Family Lodge's 2,600 acres feature an extensive mountain bike trail network with two skills parks. Ride our 8 miles of expert and intermediate single track, or more than 20 miles of double track through mountains, fields and forests.
Vermont Mountain Bike Advocates is a non-profit organization that promotes trail advocacy through volunteer participation in planning, funding, establishing and maintaining trails throughout Vermont. VMBA educates mountain bikers to be responsible, environmentally sensible trail users.
Waterbury Area Trails Association (WATA) is a volunteer-run organization that builds and maintains trails for a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable future. We are a Vermont Mountain Bike Association Chapter built from the ground up to support the Waterbury area trails and community.
Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail is a 19.8-mile (31.9 km) rail trail built along an abandoned Delaware & Hudson Railway (D&H) corridor between West Rupert and Castleton, Vermont.
Green Mountain National Forest - Mountain bikes, are limited to trails specifically signed open to mountain bikes and Forest Service Roads open to vehicular travel.
Green Mountain Trails are a multiuse network of flowy singletrack over varied terrain in Pittsfield and Stockbridge, Vermont eight miles North of Killington. Mountain bike, trail run, hike, snow shoe on some 25 mi. of stellar trails.
Hard'Ack Recreation Area
In St. Albans has free terrain for nature trails, skiing or snowboarding, as well as a sledding hill and trails for mountain biking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.
Kingdom Trails, formed in 1994, the Kingdom Trails Association was created to protect, develop, and promote this incredible trail network. To date, Kingdom Trails has mapped and signed over 75 miles of multi-use trails, allowing for many self-guided hiking, mountain biking, and riding opportunities, with many more to come.
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is a historic treasure extending across some of Northern Vermont’s most beautiful landscapes. The 93-mile Trail spans the breadth of Northern Vermont from the Connecticut River Valley to within two miles of Lake Champlain.
Manchester and the Mountains Bike Club - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of road and mountain biking, and environmentally conscientious trail construction and maintenance. Our mission is to create a vibrant community of biking enthusiasts.
Memphremagog Trails is a non profit corporation with a mission to create and promote top rate cross country ski and mountain bike trails. These beautiful trails are located off the Beebe Spur rail trail between Derby and Newport, VT.
Millstone Trails Association is a non-profit organization that maintains the Millstone Trails, a network of non-motorized recreational trails in Central Vermont. Our trails traverse 1,500 acres of diverse and dramatic terrain, among historic quarries, New England villages, and regenerating forests.
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail - Whether you walk, ski, or ride, a trip on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail takes you into the heart of Northern Vermont’s agricultural open lands.
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area is one of Vermont's best-kept secrets for all who enjoy quality outdoor adventures. The 20,000 acre Moosalamoo Region including the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area (2.25MB pdf) is located in the heart of the 400,000 acre Green Mountain National Forest, stretching from the western slopes of the Green Mountains to Lake Dunmore, and from Scenic Route125 to Route 73.
Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Association (MAMBA) organized to advocate for responsible trail use, perform trail maintenance, and secure additional riding areas in the Montpelier, Vermont area.
Slate Valley Trails continues to build and maintain free public trails in Castleton, Poultney and Wells. With almost 40 miles of existing trails, and more than 25 new miles of trail planned for construction in 2020, we are an up-and-coming trail network in southwestern and central Vermont.
Southern Vermont Trails Association, In summer we have many hiking, biking and running trails. In winter we have many managed backcountry touring zones and trails for skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. Please have a look at our maps, the descriptions of the zones and trails. In partnership of the Town of Dover, The Dover Town Forest Conservation Commission, Mount Snow, USFS and the private landowners of the Dover area.
Sport Trails of the Ascutney Basin - The purpose of STAB is to advocate for continued accessibility of low-impact, local trails used for multiple non-motorized sports in the Vermont towns of West Windsor, Hartland, Reading, Weathersfield and Windsor.
Stowe Mountain Bike Club - SMBC was formed to maintain and expand mountain biking opportunities in the Lamoille and Washington County area. We are a volunteer organization and look for support from riders to help with trail work, advocacy and to be good stewards of the land.
The Fellowship of the Wheel - The Fellowship maintains a series of mountain biking trails in Chittenden County ( Burlington Area).
Trapp Family Lodge's 2,600 acres feature an extensive mountain bike trail network with two skills parks. Ride our 8 miles of expert and intermediate single track, or more than 20 miles of double track through mountains, fields and forests.
Vermont Mountain Bike Advocates is a non-profit organization that promotes trail advocacy through volunteer participation in planning, funding, establishing and maintaining trails throughout Vermont. VMBA educates mountain bikers to be responsible, environmentally sensible trail users.
Waterbury Area Trails Association (WATA) is a volunteer-run organization that builds and maintains trails for a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable future. We are a Vermont Mountain Bike Association Chapter built from the ground up to support the Waterbury area trails and community.
Fat Biking Resources
Kingdom Trails, formed in 1994, the Kingdom Trails Association was created to protect, develop, and promote this incredible trail network. To date, Kingdom Trails has mapped and signed over 75 miles of multi-use trails, allowing for many self-guided hiking, mountain biking, and riding opportunities, with many more to come.
Stowe, VT - Fat biking, which is mountain biking on a bicycle with wide tires made to easily pedal across snow, is a fun way to experience a Stowe winter on wheels. Many trails are easy and free to access and offer great riding conditions with regular maintenance by local volunteers. Riders take the same trail network in the summertime, which leads directly to the village, local bike shops and favorite après haunts.
Vermont Mountain Bike Association - Many VMBA chapters maintain winter trails including mind blowing machine and snowshoe packed singletrack. VMBA has also partnered with VAST, US Forest Service, and Nordic centers to develop fat biking access. These relationships are a meaningful part of creating our amazing access and year-round riding in Vermont.
Stowe, VT - Fat biking, which is mountain biking on a bicycle with wide tires made to easily pedal across snow, is a fun way to experience a Stowe winter on wheels. Many trails are easy and free to access and offer great riding conditions with regular maintenance by local volunteers. Riders take the same trail network in the summertime, which leads directly to the village, local bike shops and favorite après haunts.
Vermont Mountain Bike Association - Many VMBA chapters maintain winter trails including mind blowing machine and snowshoe packed singletrack. VMBA has also partnered with VAST, US Forest Service, and Nordic centers to develop fat biking access. These relationships are a meaningful part of creating our amazing access and year-round riding in Vermont.
