Stowe trails and Cady Hill Forest

Free flow and tech singletrack from Stowe village.

The Stowe Trails Partnership looks after several trail pods around town. Cady Hill Forest is the hub, with 23 trails and about 11 miles of bermed flow and old-school roots a short ride from the village and the Rec Path; Adams Camp links to the Trapp Family Lodge network, and Sterling Forest feels remote and rugged. Riding is free, and it suits intermediate riders and families who want a base with good food and beer.

At a glance

Cady Hill Forest

23 trails, ~11 mi

Adams Camp

7 trails, ~14 mi

Sterling Forest

~9 mi, backcountry feel

Little River & Cotton Brook

~10 mi

E-bikes

Class 1 allowed (most trails)

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

• Cross-country
• Flow trails
• E-bikes allowed
• Bike rentals
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Ranch Camp

  Full-service mountain bike shop with a restaurant and bar on lower Mountain Road, near the Cady Hill trailhead.

• AJ’s Ski & Sports

  Bike rentals, sales and service in Stowe village.

• Bicycle Express

  Bike shop in Waterbury, on the way in from I-89.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• FestivalSat, Oct 10Past

  Leaf Blower Fall Classic

  Stowe Trails Partnership’s season-ending ride day and fundraiser: marked loops with aid stations, then food trucks, local beer and live music.

Where to stay

• lodgevon Trapp Family Lodge & Resort

  Austrian-style hillside lodge with its own bike trail network and brewery.

  10 min drive
• hotelField Guide Lodge

  Boutique lodge on lower Mountain Road, an easy walk to the village.

  5 min ride
• hotelStowe Motel & Snowdrift

  Simple, good-value motel rooms and apartments on Mountain Road.

  5 min drive
• innGreen Mountain Inn

  Historic inn on Main Street in Stowe village, with rooms, apartments and townhouses.

  5 min ride

Nearby

• The Alchemist · 5 min drive

  The brewery behind Heady Topper, with a shop and tasting area off Mountain Road.

• von Trapp Brewing & Bierhall · 10 min drive

  Austrian-style lagers and hearty food on the Trapp property.

• Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum · 5 min drive

  Exhibits on Vermont’s ski and snowboard history, in Stowe village.

Getting there

• Burlington International (BTV) · about 45 min drive
• Montreal · about 2.5 hr
• Boston · about 3.5 hr
• New York City · about 6 hr

Directions in Google Maps