PHS After School Mountain Bike Club
2026-05-28 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-02 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-04 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-09 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-11 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)

Group Dog Walk
2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
🐶 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: 5:30 – 7:30 PM(Group leaves the trailhead by 5:35 sharp!)📍 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 this event page for updates
📬 Questions?Email Ellen: ellen.c.mcgrath@gmail.com

Porcupine Bikes Group Gravel Ride
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Porcupine Bikes, 144 Main St, Poultney, VT, United States
Please join SVT and Porcupine Bikes (Main St., Poultney) for our Friday Night Gravel Ride series. Rides start at 6pm from Porcupine Bikes. 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 at least a couple hours.
Questions- please email: porcupinebikes@gmail.com

Group Trail Run
2026-06-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
Join Slate Valley Trails for our Monday night group trail runs!
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 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 a social pace (3-7 miles) with some elevation gain. There are 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 this event page.
Questions: ellen.c.mcgrath@gmail.com

Spring Bird Walk
2026-06-02 07:30 - 09:30 | Delaney Woods Trailhead, Wells, VT, United States
🌿 Explore Nature with Slate Valley Trails & Rutland County Audubon Society! 🌿
Join us for a series of slow-paced bird walks around the beautiful Poultney area — every Tuesday at 7:30 AM! Each outing is about 3 to 4 miles and lasts around 3 to 4 hours. All are welcome, whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started.
Don’t worry if you can’t identify many birds — our friendly group includes plenty of bird lovers who are happy to share their knowledge! Bring along water, a snack, insect repellent (if you use it), binoculars, a camera, and a field guide if you have one. 📸🦋
Need to head out early? No problem — there’s usually an option to shorten your hike.

Women's MTB Group Ride
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
Join us every other Wednesday night this summer for our Women’s Mountain Bike Group Rides!Ride with an amazing group of women on our beautiful SVT trail network. This is a no drop ride and ALL ARE WELCOME. We will honor an inclusive and supportive environment.
Time: Wheels down at 6:00 pm (please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes early).MEETING LOCATION: We will meet at the Fairgrounds Trailhead every week.Distance/Difficulty: Varying distances 6-10 miles. Terrain will involve climbing.
We will break into groups from beginner to intermediate/advanced and be able to accommodate riders of varying pace and experience.
Bring: plenty of water, snacks, and an after ride beverage.
Extreme weather and downpours will cancel! Check back on this events page for updates/cancellations.

Chamber/Real Rutland Mixer
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake St. Catherine Country Club, Poultney, VT, United States

Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Ride
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:30 | 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. 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.
Questions? Email porcupinebike@gmail.com

Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Ride
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:30
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. 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.

Group Trail Run- Butter Run Edition!
2026-06-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
Join Slate Valley Trails for our Monday night group trail runs!
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The group will leave the trailhead by 5:35 at the latest.
Location: Fairgrounds Trailhead
Special Run Edition (June 8)- We’re MAKING BUTTER!

We’re trying something a little different (and a little ridiculous) – trail running powered butter making.
The plan is simple: bring 1 cup heavy whipping cream and a pinch of salt in heavy-duty ziplock bags (double bag it!), tuck them into our running vests, and let the trails do the churning.
We’ll hang after to “enjoy” the butter – wine and bread will be provided.
Hope to see you there for what may be either a great success or a hilarious failure.

Distance: The route will vary weekly and may have two route options depending on the number of people. Expect a social pace (3-7 miles) with some elevation gain. There are 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 this event page.
Questions: ellen.c.mcgrath@gmail.com

Volunteer Trail Building Work Day
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | New England Slate (363 VT-30, Poultney, VT 05764)
Come out for our first volunteer trail work night of the season!- We’ll be working on a brand new trail connection off of the new CCC Loop trail!

Tools provided but please wear sturdy shoes and wear long pants. 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.
Bring snacks, water, insect repellent, and after work beverages to celebrate our hard work
Extreme weather and downpours will cancel.
Questions? e-mail harry@slatevalleytrails.org

Family Ride
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
Grab your whole family and meet us at the Fairgrounds Trailhead for Family Group Rides! These beginner friendly Saturday morning rides will be paced for families, and we will break into groups as needed. There will be ride leaders for each group, but you will be responsible for your own child.

Easy Does It Rail Trail Group Ride
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:30 | West Pawlet, 825 N Pawlet Rd, West Pawlet, VT, United States
Come join us Saturday, June 13, 10:00 am, for a slow paced ride, on the scenic Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail. We’ll head south from West Pawlet, Vt. about five miles and turn back. Or, continuing on four more miles to Rupert will also be an option.
It’s a gentle grade up going out, and so it’s considerably easier coming back. The trail is mostly straight and goes through both wooded and open sections with beautiful vistas of farmland and mountains along the way. The surface is gravelly, so be sure to have appropriate tires.
E-Bikes are welcome!
Meet 10:00 am at the D&H parking lot in downtown West Pawlet by the monument.This will hopefully be the first of many group Rail Trail rides this summer.
Questions?Contact” Joel Pliner- 802-235-2593, jpliner23@gmail.com
Meet up Location Googlemap link-> https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUSrz9CyjNFFxADs6

VTYC Coaches Meeting
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
zoom link-> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88539143416?pwd=[REDACTED]

Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Ride
2026-06-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Endless Brook Trailhead, 869 Endless Brook Rd, 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. 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.
Questions? Email porcupinebikes@gmail.com

Chix on Cliffs Intro to MTB Women's Day!
2026-06-20
Session 1: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Session 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Women’s Mixer with Beer from Poultney Pub: 3:00PM onward

Bike Rodeo (Castleton)
2026-06-21

Group Trail Run
2026-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Vermont State University Castleton Campus, 62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT, United States
This week we’re meeting at Castleton U so we can attend the FREE Boston Crusaders music show post-run
Details: park at VSU Castleton. Meet at the intersection of South
Street and the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail to run.
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The group will leave the trailhead by 5:35 at the latest.
Distance: The route will vary weekly and may have two route options depending on the number of people. Expect a social pace (3-7 miles) with some elevation gain. There are 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 this event page.
Questions: ellen.c.mcgrath@gmail.com

Gravel Ride!
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:30 | The Trailhouse at Slate Valley, 758 Old Lake Rd, Poultney, VT, United States
