News - Rides/Hikes/Events

9/29/2026 We talked ‘bout riding Aqueduct, but to our dismay, What with a wet weekend and lots more due this Monday, Conditions are not exactly lining up in our favor ‘Specially if we aspire to being a good neighbor Okay, I just may be an old fuddy duddy But most trails are fragile when they are wet and muddy Some trails can handle the wet traffic just fine If I had fragile trails I wouldn’t want you riding on mine I say we give ALL the trails a much needed rest After the 50,

A large number of Ascutney trails will be closed this weekend for the VT50 race. Trails that remain open can be accessed via the Town Forest and State Park trailheads. See the map for details and between the weather, get out and cheer on the racers!

9/22/2026 Oops, I skipped that feature Wanna give it a crack? You can double-back for the double black While I wait for you at the double track I’m down with a kicker and love to pop bumps But as they get bigger I question the jumps Should I avoid or should I engage? Tops on your mind when you ride at my age So, will I engage? To be perfectly fair I have to leave that one up in the air I’m often so cautious That it makes me feel nauseous But these things can abuse you When yo

9/15/2026 Once you start down the dark path Forever will it dominate your destiny To see what dangers your future hath Upon your bars a light must resting be Hard to see, the dark side is Find you may not, the way to continue But, a lamp-lit route, find you will, with ease And thus, may the course be with you Riding from AOC Trailhead. Meet at 5:45. You might consider bringing a light. Subscribe to TNR to receive weekly emails: tuesday-night-ride-tnr-mtb Don't forget that th

Generic Happy Bikers 9/8/26 What’s UP? TNR is ON! You IN? I’m DOWN, if there’s an OUTing in the OFFing We arrive at 5:45 Leave at six without pausing Think AHEAD, or you’ll find It’s not RIGHT, but you’re LEFT behind We’re OFF. See ya AROUND Giddy UP Peace OUT! As a favor to our host When we ride private trails Location’s not n the post It goes out Monday in member emails Or become a member of the Ascutney Trails Association chapter of Vermont MTB Association. Your memb

9/1/2026 Sprinkle, Shower, Downpour That’s what looks to be in store What more could ya hope for? Prob’ly something else And it’s not likely to subside Before the slated Tuesday Ride Enjoy that evening sitting inside Doing something else

Join race director Mike Silverman at Skunk Hollow Tavern this Sunday at 9:00 AM. If you plan to join, contact Mike at mike.j.silverman@gmail.com and he can keep you updated with what tools to bring.

Ascutney Trails (West Side) 8/25/2026 They say, “Stop, and smell the roses” But this ain't what the nose shows us It’s kinesthesis that sees this Your sixth sense needs a chance To enjoy the pops, swoops and banks Remember, we came here to dance We'll swing and sway through the Ascutney Trails from the AOC trailhead. Meet there (449 Ski Tow Rd.) at 5:45.

8/18/2026 Left/right, up/down, in/out, which is the way? Follow the map, but it won’t always say Ride up or down, as per your inclination Wrong way won’t mean eternal damnation Should you happen to get all turned around No downside to riding the up side down And, at times, a climb can turn out sublime Though double-black downhills may be your downfall I’m rarely inclined to ride a steep climb But, I’ll assent to a gentle ascent I am not up for drops, most of the time But won’

The Vermont Overland running and gravel bike races will be utilizing the Ascutney Trails on the mountain this weekend - August 15-16. They will be using more of our trails than in previous years. The ski area, Mile-Long Field and Town Forest trailhead areas will be closed Sunday during the running races, and there will be major trail disruptions in the Ascutney Outdoors Center area all weekend, starting Friday afternoon. To avoid these disruptions, we recommend using the Swoo

This was many years ago. Who'll be riding Tuesday? This coming Tuesday, we’re going ‘cross the river (Yes, I know that some of you already live there) To Claremont, at 152 Maple Avenue There, find a parking spot, where we will be having you Unload your bikes, mount them, and embark Upon a fun ride, on the trails of Moody Park But please don’t go ride off before I arrive Which should be at approximately 5:45 After the ride, we’ll return ‘cross the river (Okay, not all of us, b