[rav400]

Question for all the VT monkeys. I am scheduled to go up to the Burlington, VT area for work for a few days next week. I'm really tempted to take my bike, however, I will be flying and probably would only have time to ride for a few hours in late afternoon. So, I wouldn't be able to drive over to Kingdom trails, but are there other good trails near Burlington? I will have a rental car, just not the time to go very far.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

The question would be what's open. It's still early in the season here. Sunny Hollow in Colchester might be rideable, Pine Hill Park in Rutland is open, Green Mountain Trails might be open, Millstone Hill in Barre might be open. The latter three are somewhat of a drive but worth it.

 

[rav400]

Thanks for the info and links, jbp!

I was thinking more along the lines of trail (XC?) rides rather than DH. Do parks and XC trails up there close to bikes seasonally? Also, looks like my time frame has expanded from three days to five or possible more, so I will definitely try to take my trail bike with me. Now I need to find a big hockey gear bag.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

All the rides I listed are cross country.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

And most close seasonally by necessity.

 

[D.2]

How are those Green Mountain Trails JBP? I've never ridden there. Could be a total oversight on my part.

 

[rav400]

Ok, thanks. So are conditions still wet, muddy and snowy up there?

 

[Jozz]

How are those Green Mountain Trails JBP? I've never ridden there. Could be a total oversight on my part.

Total oversight indeed. One of my favorite spot. Cool little town, empty trails, just like Kingdom Trails 10 years ago.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Ok, thanks. So are conditions still wet, muddy and snowy up there?

Wet and muddy except as noted. I have about a mile of trail on my land and just decided it was dry enough to ride today.

Total oversight indeed. One of my favorite spot. Cool little town, empty trails, just like Kingdom Trails 10 years ago.

Agreed.

 

[rav400]

Reading up on those links, doing other research and checking the weather, it doesn't seem to be too great conditions to ride for my trip. Probably not going to take a bike. If there is a good day, maybe I'll to find a rental or demo bike.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

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