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. 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.
Questions about the Mountain Bike Program? Contact:
Program Coordinator Betsy Hoffmeister
[email protected]
2026 Adaptive Mountain Biking Schedule
Mountain Biking – Locations Statewide
May 29-31, 2026 – Elevate MTB Festival, von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort, Stowe, Vermont
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. We’re proud to be the adaptive mountain bike partner for this event! *Limited spots, register online at elevatemtb.com/amtb/
Bolton Valley Resort – Lift Access Only on Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30
August 6, August 20, August 27
September 3
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Various Locations
June 16 – Cady Hill Forest Trails
June 23 – North Branch River Park/Trails
June 30 – Cady Hill Forest Trails
July 7 – North Branch River Park/Trails
July 14 – Cady Hill Forest Trails
July 21 – North Branch River Park/Trails
July 28 – Cady Hill Forest Trails
August 4- North Branch River Park/Trails
August 11 – Cady Hill Forest Trails
August 18 – North Branch River Park/Trails
August 25 – Cady Hill Forest Trails
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Saxon Hill Trails, Essex
June 17, June 24
July 1, July 8, July 15, July 21
August 4, August 18
September 1, September 22
Multi-Day Chittenbrook Hut Trip with Vermont Huts & Trails
September 8-10; space is limited
Bring Your Own Bike – Guided Rides with Program Coordinator Betsy Hoffmeister
*Must be experienced rider and have own equipment. $5/ride
Sunday, May 17 – Driving Range, Richmond (10 a.m. – noon)
Friday, June 26 – Little River Trails, Waterbury (4:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 31 – Sherburner Trail, Killington (4:30-6:30 p.m.)
Friday, August 21 – Cady Hill Forest Trails, Stowe (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 11 – Driving Range, Richmond (1-3 p.m.)
VMBA (Vermont Mountain Bike Association) Days – Various Locations
July 11 – Burke Mountain Resort, Lift Access
July 12 – Kingdom Trails, Cross Country
July 18 – Stratton Mountain Resort
August 1 – Killington Resort
August 15 – Thunder Mountain Bike Park
August 16 – Deerfield River Trails
September 5 – Bolton Valley Resort, Lift Access
September 18 & 20 – VMBA Season S’SenderParty at Slate Valley Trails
