Guided Rides

Cady Hill Forest

Duration: 2hrs

MTB Ability Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cady Hill is Stowe Trails Partnership premier network. It provides something for everyone from flowing green trails to technical black diamond trails. With your expert SMBA guide at the helm, we’ll tackle some of Vermont’s finest, machine-built singletrack, linking a number of fun, fast and flowy trails together in a grin-inducing, ride starting and ending at Stowe Mountain Bike Academy Base. For more advanced riders, there is opportunity to explore technical, rooty singletrack side-trails. Allow us to show you our favorite rides that will include views of Mt. Mansfield (Vermont’s Highest Peak) and the Worcester Range.

Pricing: $300 1-4 people

Adam’s Camp

Duration: 2hrs

MTB Ability Level: Intermediate to Advanced

The Adams Camp network is contained primarily inside the Mt. Mansfield State Forest. And while providing a backcountry feel, the trails are primarily machine built with nice flow. With your SMBA guide leading the charge, we'll kick off our adventure climbing one of Stowe’s finest, bidirectional trails, Haulapalooza, to the secluded Adam’s Camp trail network. From here, we'll explore the surrounding trails to test our technical climbing skills and descending prowess before returning on Haulapalooza. For advanced riders there is the opportunity to work on your stability and balance on the new Serenity and Adrenaline trail.

Pricing: $300 1-4 people

Sterling Valley

Duration: 2hrs

MTB Ability Level: High Intermediate to Advanced

Sterling Forest provides the most backcountry feel of all the Stowe Trails Partnership’s networks. Mostly made up of hand built trails, Sterling Forest also provides the closest views of Mt. Mansfield (Vermont’s Highest Peak). You’ll meet your Stowe Mountain Bike Academy guide at the back entrance to Sterling Forest before embarking on our leg-powered excursion into the depths of Stowe’s pristine wilderness to explore some of the area’s less-traveled, hidden singletrack gems! Definitely the network to experience if you want old-school roots and rocks with a fair bit of climbing.

Pricing: $300 1-4 people

Cady Hill to Adams Camp Connection

Duration: 3hrs

MTB Ability Level: High Intermediate to Advanced

Looking to really test your legs, this ride has the biggest elevation gain by connecting Cady Hill Forest to Adams Camp via Shaw Hill and the Pipeline trail. With your SMBA guide leading the charge, we'll kick off our 3-hour adventure leaving “out the back” of Cady Hill Forest and climb close to 2500’ to the secluded Adam’s Camp trail network. From here, we'll explore the surrounding trails to test our technical climbing skills, descending prowess and soak up the views of the Worcester Mountains and Mt. Mansfield before shredding back into town!

Pricing: $450 1-4 people

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What’s provided

• Safe and fun guiding (and/or MTB clinic) experience.

• A ride tailored to suit the client(s) interests and ability level(s).

• Additional on-trail instruction/sessioning (as requested).

• Transportation for up to 11 persons and bikes via Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van and Trailer (if necessary)

• Local knowledge of trails, trail etiquette, proper Leave-No-Trace principles, local food/drink/bike shop recommendations.

• A First Aid, Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification and a well-stocked First Aid Kit.

• CPR certified and background-checked

• Knowledge of on-trail mountain bike repairs and the necessary toolkit for these repairs.

• Radio, Cell and/or Garmin Satelite phone, emergency contact information and EAP’s based on ride location(s).

• Backup snacks & knowledge of water refill locations.

• Access to locker rooms and showers.