News

Feb 20

What Happened to the Snow?

Free-flying flakes were found floating They amassed a vast, wondrous white coating That left enough fluff To ski through the stuff...

Jim Lyall

Jan 10

Wood Down in the Woods

There’s no longer a breeze, Think I’ll walk in the trees Not much else I can do today, anyhow In spite of the freeze I can’t use my skis...

Jim Lyall

Dec 16, 2022

First Real Snow

We skinned to almost the top of the green section late in the day (12/16) and skied down Broadway just after sunset. There was 15 inches...

ATA

Dec 12, 2022

2022 Winter Raffle

Ascutney Trails Association is holding a Winter Fundraising raffle to support our winter trails maintenance, and there's a wonderful...

Jim Lyall

Nov 30, 2022

BC Ski Trail Day 12/4

Hello Backcountry enthusiasts, Ascutney Trails Association will be hosting a winter trail day this Sunday, December 4th from 9 am to noon....

ATA

Nov 4, 2022

End of Season Trail Closures (bikes)

Happy Fall folks! As we wrap up another season on the trails, here’s a few trail status updates: The entire Ascutney Trails network (all...

Darius Long

Oct 13, 2022

Saturday Afternoon Ride

Come ride the Split Rock Trail in Reading, VT, on Saturday, October 15! Meet around 12:45p for a 1:00p ride. ATA member Darius Long will...

Jim Lyall

Oct 4, 2022

Trails Closed 10/8 for Horse Event

Ascutney Trails will be closed to mountain bikes Saturday October 8 from 8am to 1:30pm for a horse event. The affected trailheads are...

Jim Lyall

Oct 3, 2022

Trail Day Saturday

On 10/8, we're having another work day, building the trail that climbs to the start of the upper flow trails currently under...

Jim Lyall

Sep 22, 2022

Trail Closings this Weekend

Half of the Ascutney MTB Trails will be closed to bikes for the Vermont 50 and associated races this Saturday and Sunday 9/24 & 9/25. The...

Jim Lyall

Sep 5, 2022

Trails Close Friday/Saturday 9/9&10

Main network will be closed to MTBs Friday and Saturday, September 9th and 10th for the RAGNAR relay race. Trails impacted are those...

ecurtismurphy

May 4, 2022

Fri-Yay Youth Rides Start This Week!

Our youth trail crew from the Adventure Club forest afterschool has been hard at work this spring helping clear trails. We are so excited...

Wendi

Apr 25, 2022

ThNR Returns!

Thursday night GRAVEL rides will be in full swing starting in May . . . Give your bike some love and get your legs ready to climb the...

ATA

Apr 22, 2022

Open for biking - April 23rd

We are opening much of the Ascutney Trails mountain biking network starting TOMORROW Saturday, April 23rd. The Ascutney Outdoor Center...

Jim Lyall

Apr 11, 2022

Spring into Action Saturday 4/16

It's time to get the MTB trails ready for riding. Once we pick up branches strewn by the wind, then rake or blow the excess leaves, the...

Jim Lyall

Oct 20, 2021

TRAILS CLOSED Oct. 23&24

Ascutney Trails at the Ascutney Outdoor Center and West Windsor Town Forest Trailheads will be closed to MOUNTAIN BIKING Saturday and...

ATA

Oct 10, 2021

Fall Newsletter Part 1

Happy Fall Everyone! We hope you all enjoyed some quality time on the trails this Summer season. Backcountry Ski Trails - Save the dates...

Jim Lyall

Oct 7, 2021

MTB Trails Closed 10/9 Morning

CLOSED TO MOUNTAIN BIKES: Ascutney Trails will be closed to mountain bikes Saturday October 9 from 8am to 1pm for a horse event. The...

Jim Lyall

Sep 23, 2021

Ascutney Trails Fall Closings

CLOSED TO MOUNTAIN BIKES: September 26 ALL DAY - VT50 race AOC & Mtnside Drive Trailheads October 9 (8am to 1pm) - Horse Event AOC, Town...

Jim Lyall

Sep 4, 2021

Trail Day, Saturday

Benny says, "It's time to grab your work gloves and fix the trails." The Vermont 50-mile Mountain Bike or Ultra Run has been a part of...