Rutland is one of Vermont's best-kept secrets. This underrated gem is a mountain biking paradise just waiting to be discovered. Get ready for an adventure that won’t disappoint!
Rutland is one of Vermont's best-kept secrets. This underrated gem is a mountain biking paradise just waiting to be discovered. Get ready for an adventure that won’t disappoint!
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Distance: 5 Miles
Vertical: 527'
Trail Type: Mountain Bike
Retailer: Down Valley Bicycle, Rutland, VT
Description: For a sampling of all Rutland’s Pine Hill Park has to offer, ride Jake’s Go-To. This route combines the best of the park’s old-school singletrack with the newer machine-built flow trails. And for Vermont, there’s not much climbing! For a more challenging downhill with a couple of can’t-see-over-the-top drops, take Broken Handlebar down to Jigsaw. If you prefer to see where you’re dropping, ride Jersey Turnpike (don’t worry—no tolls! Or asshat drivers) to Santa’s Helper to Jigsaw instead.
Distance: 5 Miles
Vertical: 527'
Trail Type: Mountain Bike
Retailer: Down Valley Bicycle, Rutland, VT
Description: For a sampling of all Rutland’s Pine Hill Park has to offer, ride Jake’s Go-To. This route combines the best of the park’s old-school singletrack with the newer machine-built flow trails. And for Vermont, there’s not much climbing! For a more challenging downhill with a couple of can’t-see-over-the-top drops, take Broken Handlebar down to Jigsaw. If you prefer to see where you’re dropping, ride Jersey Turnpike (don’t worry—no tolls! Or asshat drivers) to Santa’s Helper to Jigsaw instead.
A breakfast sandwich on a homemade biscuit at the Speakeasy Café. A lunch sandwich at The Bakery. Prouty’s Parlor for ice cream. Or Roots the Restaurant for the braised pork or quinoa salad and local brews on tap. Just wipe the dust off your legs and face first and maybe wear a collared shirt.
A breakfast sandwich on a homemade biscuit at the Speakeasy Café. A lunch sandwich at The Bakery. Prouty’s Parlor for ice cream. Or Roots the Restaurant for the braised pork or quinoa salad and local brews on tap. Just wipe the dust off your legs and face first and maybe wear a collared shirt.
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