Mountain Biking

Trail and Lift-Access Mountain Biking For All Abilities

Fleet of More Than 50 Mountain Bikes, including 15 Three-Wheeled Bikes and Over 40 Two-Wheeled Bikes

As mountain biking began to explode in the Northeast in 2017, Vermont Adaptive was the first adaptive sports organization to introduce and offer consistent adaptive mountain biking programs in New England. As of 2023, Vermont Adaptive owned more than 50 mountain bikes in its fleet, including 15 three-wheeled bikes and over 40 two-wheeled bikes. It is the only adaptive program in New England to offer multiple Bowhead Adaptive Mountain bikes. In addition to programming, the Vermont Adaptive staff have been proactive in Advocacy and Trail Assessments with VMBA, the Killington Mountain Bike Club, Slate Valley Trails, Stowe Trails Association, Velomont Trail, Kingdom Trails, Vermont Huts Association, US Forest Service and more. Read more about the program here.

2024 Adaptive Mountain Bike Days

Mountain Biking – Statewide All Day

June 14-16 – Elevate MTB Festival, Burke Mountain
Elevate is a mountain bike festival that brings together women and gender-expansive riders from all corners of the U.S. to ride, build community, and foster growth on and off the bike. After a fantastic inaugural event last year, you can expect this year to be that much better! *Limited spots, email Felicia at felicia@vermontadaptive.org.

June 29 – VMBA Lift Access Day at Stratton Mountain

July 20 – VMBA Day at Sugarbush Resort

July 27 – AARP x Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Ride Day (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Join us for a 2, 5 or 10 mile ride. Registration through aarp.org.

Aug. 17 – VMBA Lift Access Day at Bolton Valley Ski Area

Aug. 25 – VMBA Lift Access Day at Killington Resort

Sept. 7 – VMBA Lift Access Day at Burke Mountain

Reserve Your Spot Today! Email Sarah at north@vermontadaptive.org.

Northern Vermont – Mountain Biking  5-7 p.m.

*Designed for Two-Wheeled Riders unless bringing your own bike.

June 11 – Saxon Hill, Essex

June 25 – Mud Pond, Williston

July 23 – Saxon Hill, Essex

Aug. 6 – Mud Pond, Williston

Aug. 20 – Catamount Family Outdoor Center, Williston

Sept. 3 – Saxon Hill, Essex

Sept. 17 – Mud Pond, Williston

Reserve Your Spot Today! Email Betsy at truenorth@vermontadaptive.org.

Fall Adaptive Mountain Biking

Central Vermont – Mountain Biking  4-6 p.m. unless otherwise noted

June 4 – Mud Pond, Williston

June 10 – North Branch Park (MAMBA), Montpelier

July 1 – Saxon Hill, Essex

July 9 – Cricket Hill, Hyde Park

July 16 – Blueberry Lake, Warren/Waitsfield

July 26 – Blueberry Lake, Warren/Waitsfield

Aug. 7 – Cady Hill Trails, Stowe

Aug. 20 – Battel Woods, Middlebury

Sept. 3 – Kingdom Trails, Burke (1-3 p.m. AND 4-6 p.m.)

Sept. 10 – The Driving Range, Richmond Mountain Bike Trails, Richmond 

Sept. 16 – Slate Valley Trails (Fairgrounds) Poultney (10 a.m. – noon and 1-3 p.m. or Full Day)

Sept. 17 – Slate Valley Trails (Endless Brook) Poultney (10 a.m. – noon and 1-3 p.m. or Full Day)

Sept. 22 – Saskedena Six, Pomfret (VMBA End of Season Party and Biking Available 1-3 p.m.)

Reserve Your Spot Today! Email Sarah at north@vermontadaptive.org.