Parking along VT 100 or Tweed River Drive is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.Ĭlosest LBS’s are, to the south, Alpine Bike Works and Base Camp in Killington and, to the north, Green Mountain Bikes in Rochester.
Other parking: Parking in designated spaces at the town green, at the river park by the bridge and at the yoga studio on Lower Michigan is also permitted. It should go without saying not to bike through them. The weddings are exclusive events that support the property on which the majority of the trails exist. It is imperative that you heed that signage. Weddings will typically take place Friday through Sunday and there will be signage directing you to alternative parking. Riverside Farm parking in the field next to the white barn is also allowed on weekdays and on weekends when there are no weddings or other special events. Keep in mind that the Fusters are under no obligation to keep their land open to the public and will justifiably close access if their wishes are not respected and choose your course of action wisely. (But the good news is that there are other parking options.) Don’t attempt to cross after storms for obvious reasons. The river averages knee depth and yes your feet will get wet and the water is cold. Once you ride out of the woods and across the haying fields, you are off Amee property and crossing private land owned by a multigenerational farming family named Fuster (sound familiar?) Please respect their wishes and cross the river at this point to Stairs/Escalator Trail instead of following the VAST along the river. The final leg of road leading there is a little rough depending on the last time it was graded, but doesn’t require 4wd or a high clearance vehicle.Īmee Farm was the original start of the trails and carries a lot of nostalgia, but since the floodwaters of Tropical Storm Irene took out the bridge across Tweed River it’s been problematic. The most foolproof trailhead is at 1199 Tweed River Drive (Fiona’s Trailhead next to Green Trail). But if you encounter a larger problem that cannot be solved in a minute or two, please let us know.įind the best place to park.
Why not bring (as some of you already do): a few extra bucks to throw in the donation box, a small folding saw or a pair of clippers in your pack to take a second to clear an annoying branch or a striped maple that keels over at the slightest provocation? Many blowdowns can be dispatched by a couple riding buddies and creative use of gravity. Your choices either contribute to, have a neutral effect or slowly bankrupt the trails.īut we’re not necessarily asking for grand gestures, just simple, and often small, acts of conscientiousness that demonstrate your care. It thrives or deteriorates based on the collective decision making of those who use it.
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GMT doesn’t consider itself a free trail system. Plan your water and nutrition needs accordingly.Īt the request of the land manager, leave your pups at home. To get the most out of the trails, plan on spending an average of three hours riding as well as climbing and descending over a thousand feet. In an emergency situation, a rule of thumb is that cell service usually improves in proximity to VT 100. Hone up on not just your route but the entire trail system. It might be a while until someone can find you if you’re incapacitated. If going it alone, let someone else know your itinerary and ride within your ability. So, for safety’s sake, try to ride with at least one other person. Once or twice a year we may close for large events but try to coexist with several smaller events throughout the summer.Īssume scant to no cell service in the parking areas and no signal whatsoever on the trails. For more details, find weekly condition updates in our FB group. We make a large effort to stay open with the exception of unusually wet conditions so please heed all closures.
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