Kingdom trails in vermont

[karatemom]

Do they have trails for all levels? I LOVE technical, root-y stuff, I love jumping over stuff, and I love rocks! But I'm not very fast. Me and a couple of friends were thinking of going up there this summer. Are the trails marked? Like, how do you know what you're getting into? Also, I really have no sense of direction. Are they loops, so you can get back to civilization?

[SheFly]

Do they have trails for all levels? I LOVE technical, root-y stuff, I love jumping over stuff, and I love rocks! But I'm not very fast. Me and a couple of friends were thinking of going up there this summer. Are the trails marked? Like, how do you know what you're getting into? Also, I really have no sense of direction. Are they loops, so you can get back to civilization?

If you like doing technical trails (rooty and climbing), you will be fine at the Kingdom Trails. You don't have to go fast, and the system is really fun.

Stop in at the Kingdom Trails Association in East Burke (you need a trail pass), and when you buy the pass, they will give you a map of the trails. All of the trails are VERY well marked - it would be hard to get lost in there. The trails are also rated, like x-country ski trails - green dots, blue squares and black diamonds.

Good luck, and have a great time! You'll have a blast.

SheFly

[MtnBikerChk]

If you like doing technical trails (rooty and climbing), you will be fine at the Kingdom Trails. You don't have to go fast, and the system is really fun.

Stop in at the Kingdom Trails Association in East Burke (you need a trail pass), and when you buy the pass, they will give you a map of the trails. All of the trails are VERY well marked - it would be hard to get lost in there. The trails are also rated, like x-country ski trails - green dots, blue squares and black diamonds.

Good luck, and have a great time! You'll have a blast.

SheFly

I'd also add that if you ride the rocky rooty stuff anywhere in New England, you'll feel right at home at KT.

We're going 4th of July weekend! WOO HOO!!!!!!

And when you buy your trail pass, ask if they have any Louis Garneau outlet coupons and then hit the outlet!!

Louis Garneau USA Inc.

1352, East Main Street, Box 755
Newport, Vermont
U.S.A. 05855
Phone: (802) 334-5885
Phone: 1-800-448-1984
Fax: 1-802-334-6425

[Tuckervill]

When I saw this thread come up I went and looked up the website...sent them an email, and they responded right away. I'm going in September. It's going to be GREAT!

Karen

[bluebug32]

I'm heading up in two weeks. I look forward to it every summer (and hitting the Louis Garneau outlet).

[Tuckervill]

Okay, here's a question. I was reading the site for Burke and it said there was a lot of smooth trails, too. This thread said rocky/rooty is there, too. Which is it? Both?

I'd like to do some smooth trails because I haven't ridden my mtn bike a lot this year, and it's a hard tail. And I'll be by myself.

Karen

[bluebug32]

I think rocky and rooty is relative to where you're used to riding. I ride in very rocky and rooty conditions in the northeast so parts of KT feel super smooth to me. The good thing about KT is that there's something for everyone. There are trails that are predominantly made of sand, while others (like the ones on Burke Mountain) are filled with roots and other fun technical stuff. But, for the most part, the trails are fairly smooth and you won't have to manual over logs, etc.

You can go into the main office and tell them what kind of ride you're looking for and how long you want to be out. Chances are good that the person behind the counter helped build the trail and they're great at mapping out the perfect route for you. Plus, it's virtually impossible to get lost up there because everything is so well marked and the trails have a difficulty diamond rating too and even the black diamonds aren't too technical and difficult.

[han-grrl]

based on what i ride here, those trails are fairly smooth. there are a "few" roots, but not that many.

Okay, here's a question. I was reading the site for Burke and it said there was a lot of smooth trails, too. This thread said rocky/rooty is there, too. Which is it? Both?

I'd like to do some smooth trails because I haven't ridden my mtn bike a lot this year, and it's a hard tail. And I'll be by myself.

Karen

[han-grrl]

we are going on August 1-4th!!

and i love the LG outlet too - its sooo awesome there i bought so much last year, now i need new shorts this year (BREAATTHE)...ok

so...when are you doing?

I'm heading up in two weeks. I look forward to it every summer (and hitting the Louis Garneau outlet).