Slate Valley Trails

Porcupine Bikes Group Gravel Ride
2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Porcupine Bikes, 144 Main St #1, Poultney, VT 05764, USA
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

Taconic Cycling Club Practice
2026-08-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA

Group Dog Walk
2026-08-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA
🐶 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

Group Trail Run
2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA
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

Youth Mountain Bike Camp Week 4
2026-08-03 09:00 - 2026-08-07 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.
Read more and registration information can be found here: https://slatevalleytrails.org/youth-mountain-bike-camp/

Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Ride
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Lake St. Catherine Country Club, 2725 VT-30, Poultney, VT 05764, USA
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

Women's MTB Group Ride
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA
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.

Trails Commitee Meeting
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | 212 Main St, Poultney, VT 05764, USA

Youth Mountain Bike Camp Week 3
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 14:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Marketing, Promotions, Fundraising Meeting
2026-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Meetings will be held via zoom unless noted.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87206082181

Youth Mountain Bike Camp Week 2
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 14:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Epic Mountain Bike Race
2026-07-18 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA
https://slatevalleytrails.org/event/slate-valley-epic-2/

Pizza Ride Group Mountain Bike Ride
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:30 | The Trailhouse at Slate Valley, 758 Old Lake Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA
🍕 Bonus Pizza Night! 🍕
The TrailHouse will be hosting a Friday Night Trail Ride from their trailside event space, and they’ll be serving up wood fired pizza post ride (by donation).
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

Taconic Cycling Club Practice
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Group Dog Walk
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Women's MTB Group Ride
2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Group Trail Run
2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Poultney Bike Adventure
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-17 10:00
Poultney Rec program supported by SVT

Family Ride
2026-07-11 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.
