Slate Valley Trails

Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Rides
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Trail House, 758 Old Lake Rd, Poultney, 05764, United States
PIZZA RIDE! Please rsvp here->https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScghtBi9T_ei9WgbQhoUfeaJOuKIhcRCZNUDYLahW5fOTEv-Q/viewform?usp=dialog
Please join SVT and Porcupine Bikes (Main St., Poultney) for our Friday Night Trail Ride series. Rides start at 6pm from the designated meeting spot (see calendar below).
Please come early and be ready for kickstands up at 6pm.
All ability levels are welcome, and we’ll look to break into faster/mellower pace groups as needed.
Expect to ride for a couple hours.
🍕 Bonus Pizza Night! 🍕
Roughly once a month, the TrailHouse will be hosting the Friday Night Trail Ride from their trailside event space, and they’ll be serving up wood fired pizza post ride (by donation).
Calendar:
August 22nd – Pizza Ride! TrailHouse (758 Old Lake Road)*August 29th – Country Club Trailhead

Group Dog Walks
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
🐶 NEW! Thursday Night Dog Walks with Slate Valley Trails!Join us for weekly group dog walks — a great way to meet fellow dog lovers, explore the trails with your pup, and get that pup the exercise they love!
📅 Event Details:🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM📍 Location: Fairgrounds Trailhead🚶‍♂️ Distance: Varies weekly — expect at least 2 miles
🐾 Dog Guidelines:🦴 Dogs must be leashed or under very strict voice command
🎒 What to Bring:💧 Water (for you and your pup!)🍪 Snacks🦟 Bug spray🍻 After-walk beverage of choice
🌧️ Weather Note:Extreme weather or downpours = cancellation🔄 Check facebook event page updates
📬 Questions?Email Ellen: ellen.c.mcgrath@gmail.com

Women's Mountain Bike Group Rides
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
🚴‍♀️ Women's Weekly MTB Group Rides – All Summer Long!Join us every Wednesday evening for a fun, inclusive ride on the beautiful Slate Valley Trails network!🌟 What to Expect:

💪 No drop ride – no one gets left behind!

🤗 All women welcome – beginner to advanced

❤️ We create a supportive, inclusive environment for everyone

🕕 Ride Details:

⏰ Wheels down at 6:00 PM(Arrive at least 5 minutes early to get ready)

📍 Meet at Fairgrounds Trailhead (weekly)

🚵‍♀️ Distance: 6–10 miles

🏔️ Terrain: Includes climbing

📊 Groups: We'll split into beginner & intermediate/advanced pace groups

🎒 What to Bring:

💧 Plenty of water

🍎 A snack or two

🍻 Your favorite after-ride beverages

🌧️ Weather Note:

Extreme weather or downpours will cancel the ride

🔄 Check our facebook event page for updates/cancellations

Group Trail Run
2025-08-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:00 | 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
Join Slate Valley Trails for our Monday night group trail runs!
Time: 5:30 – 8 PM. The group will leave the trailhead by 5:35 at the latest.
Location: Fairgrounds Trailhead
Distance: The route will vary weekly and may have two route options depending on the number of people. Expect at least a 3-5 mile run at a social pace with some elevation gain for a standard run.
Bring: plenty of water, snacks, bug spray, and an after run beverage of choice.
Extreme weather and downpours will cancel! Check for updates on our facebook event page.
Questions: ellen.c.mcgrath@gmail.com

Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Rides
2025-08-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | VT
Please join SVT and Porcupine Bikes (Main St., Poultney) for our Friday Night Trail Ride series. Rides start at 6pm from the designated meeting spot (see calendar below). Please come early and be ready for kickstands up at 6pm.All ability levels are welcome, and we’ll look to break into faster/mellower pace groups as needed. Expect to ride for a couple hours.
🍕 Bonus Pizza Night! 🍕Roughly once a month, the TrailHouse will be hosting the Friday Night Trail Ride from their trailside event space, and they’ll be serving up wood fired pizza post ride (by donation).
Calendar: (TBD, please check back)

Women's Mountain Bike Group Rides
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
🚴‍♀️ Women’s Weekly MTB Group Rides – All Summer Long!
Join us every Wednesday evening for a fun, inclusive ride on the beautiful Slate Valley Trails network!
🌟 What to Expect:

💪 No drop ride – no one gets left behind!
🤗 All women welcome – beginner to advanced
❤️ We create a supportive, inclusive environment for everyone

🕕 Ride Details:

⏰ Wheels down at 6:00 PM
(Arrive at least 5 minutes early to get ready)
📍 Meet at Fairgrounds Trailhead (weekly)
🚵‍♀️ Distance: 6–10 miles
🏔️ Terrain: Includes climbing
📊 Groups: We’ll split into beginner & intermediate/advanced pace groups

🎒 What to Bring:

💧 Plenty of water
🍎 A snack or two
🍻 Your favorite after-ride beverages

🌧️ Weather Note:

Extreme weather or downpours will cancel the ride
🔄 Check our facebook event page for updates/cancellations

Group Trail Run
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
Join Slate Valley Trails for our Monday night group trail runs starting in June!
Time: 6 – 8 PM. The group will leave the trailhead by 6:05 at the latest.
Location: Fairgrounds Trailhead
Distance: The route will vary weekly and may have two route options depending on the number of people. Expect at least a 5 mile run at a social pace with some elevation gain for a standard run. With two groups we will have options for up to 12 miles for one of the routes. There are many options to cater to all abilities and shorten the route for anyone wanting to run a shorter distance.
Bring: plenty of water, snacks, bug spray, and an after run beverage of choice.Extreme weather and downpours will cancel! Check for updates on our facebook event page.
Questions: ellen.c.mcgrath@gmail.com

Scramble Running Festival
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | VT
Join Slate Valley Trails (SVT) on Saturday, August 9, 2025 for the sixth annual Slate Valley Scramble trail run race and fundraiser! Trail runners can choose from an 8k and half-marathon, which will be held entirely on single-track and double-track trails here in beautiful southwestern Vermont. A free kids fun run will take place following both events to encourage the whole family to get out and enjoy SVT’s trails.
Races will offer runners a well-maintained, variable terrain, wooded course consisting of primarily single-track trail. While both courses will have some flat terrain and rolling hills, there will be hills and a few sustained climbs. Runners will be rewarded with occasional stunning views of Vermont’s “Slate Valley”. Join us for what is sure to be a fun day in the Vermont woods!

Details and registration information can be found by clicking here- > https://slatevalleytrails.org/event/slate-valley-scramble-2/

Trail Sit
2025-08-02 11:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Youth Mountain Bike Camp
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-09 14:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
SVT Mountain Bike Camp is designed for kids looking to learn the fundamentals of mountain biking up to more experienced riders looking to expand their skills. Every day is an opportunity to learn new riding techniques, explore SVT’s awesome single track on two wheels, and have an overall fun time with friends in the woods. Campers will start each day doing a safety check so they can learn basic bike mechanics before hitting the trail.
For more information and how to sign up click here-> https://slatevalleytrails.org/youth-mountain-bike-camp/

Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Rides
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake St. Catherine Country Club, Poultney, VT, United States
Please join SVT and Porcupine Bikes (Main St., Poultney) for our Friday Night Trail Ride series. Rides start at 6pm from the designated meeting spot (see calendar below).
Please come early and be ready for kickstands up at 6pm.
All ability levels are welcome, and we’ll look to break into faster/mellower pace groups as needed.
Expect to ride for a couple hours.

Epic Mountain Bike Race
2025-07-19 07:00 - 17:00 | VT
Join Slate Valley Trails (SVT) on July 19th, 2025 for our fifth annual Slate Valley Epic mountain bike race, sponsored by Frost Beer Works! This one one of SVT’s biggest fundraisers of the year! Riders can expect some of the best single track riding with plenty of climbing and extraordinary views of southwestern Vermont. This race will surely challenge you, and be a memorable weekend in the Vermont woods!
Details can be found by clicking here

PIZZA RIDE!
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Trail House, 758 Old Lake Rd, Poultney, 05764, United States
PIZZA RIDE!
RSVP Here
Please join SVT and Porcupine Bikes for our Friday Night mountain bike ride series. Rides start at 6pm from the designated meeting spot.
Please come early and be ready for kickstands up at 6pm.
All ability levels are welcome, and we’ll look to break into faster/mellower pace groups as needed.
Expect to ride for a couple hours.
🍕 Bonus Pizza Night! 🍕
Roughly once a month, the TrailHouse will be hosting the Friday Night Trail Ride from their trailside event space, and they’ll be serving up wood fired pizza post ride (by donation).

Volunteer Trailwork Takeover!
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | VT
Location:
**Location will change each month depending on work needed**
Check back here for updates
What:
Play an important role in the quality of the SVT trail system, trail sustainability, and make some new friends! SVT volunteer trail work days will occur once a month, rotating through each day of the week.
When: Join us at 6:00pm to complete some much needed trail work at a different location each month depending on where the trails need some attention.
What to Bring:
Tools provided, but please bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Expect to hike varying terrain, carrying a tool(s) to get to the work site. Show up on time, or contact us if you plan to be late and we can tell you where to meet us on the trail. We may work for as long as an hour and a half.
Bring an after work beverage of choice to celebrate your hard work afterwards.
Cancellations:
Extreme weather and downpours will cancel! You can check the facebook event page for updates/cancellations.
Questions:
e-mail maintenencecrew@slatevalleytrails.org
