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Mountains For Mountain Bikers
Come summer, many
of the area's top ski resorts transform into mountain-biking Meccas, featuring
some of the best trails in the east and resort comforts to cap off your ride.
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(Photo courtesy of Sunday River)
Sunday River
– Maine – The Sunday River Mountain Bike Park offers 15 trails
and 20 miles of lift serviced riding with varying difficulty levels and
terrain ranging from open work roads to single track. The Chondola on
South Ridge runs to the top of North Peak to serve the mountain bike
trail network.
Catamount Ski Area –
Massachusetts – Set in the Berkshires, Catamount has terrain for
cross-country and downhill riders, including top to bottom singletrack
in varying degrees of difficulty from intermediate to expert as well as
open trail DH and XC. Their single-track trails feature several man-made
and natural obstacles including bridging ride-overs, step-ups,
down-ladder bridges, table-tops, launches of varying intensity and
depth, hip and wall rides, switchback berms and assist bridges, and a
signature log ride created by Wild Bill Markham.
Attitash –
New Hampshire – Experience the adrenaline rush of racing down a
mountain on two wheels, or taking a casual ride along the Saco. From
world-class, lift-accessed downhill terrain, to singletrack and cross
country trails and shuttle service to the White Mountain National
Forest, Attitash offers over 20 miles of mountain biking for all
abilities.
Mount Snow –
Vermont – Billing itself as the mountain-bike capital of the
east, Mount Snow has over 45 miles of mountain bike terrain consisting
of singletrack, old town roads and ski trails. The Canyon Express will
drop you off atop a number of trail descents with tons of rocks, roots,
trees and drops offs to challenge all abilities of downhill enthusiasts.
Drop down "Slick Rock" where you’ll have numerous options including "Big
Rock" or "Snakebike." Newbies, check out "Newby Road," a beginner
downhill that winds down the Snowdance ski trail. Experts will enjoy the
grit your teeth challenge of the infamous, "Pucker Alley."
Jiminy Peak –
Massachusetts – Jiminy has trails for singletrack and downhill,
and some mountain-biking experience is necessary.
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