Ascutney Trails Association

09/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ Tuesday Night Ride 🚴‍♀️
Meet-up details at the link below (or not) 👇

9/8/26What’s UP?TNR is ON! You IN?I’m DOWN, if there’s an OUTing in the OFFing We arrive at 5:45Leave at six without pausing Think AHEAD, or you’ll find It’s not RIGHT, but you’re LEFT behind We’re OFF.See ya AROUND Giddy UPPeace OUT!As a favor to our hostWhen we ride private trailsLoc...

09/02/2026

🌲 ENJOY THE WEEK OF LABOR DAY ON MT. ASCUTNEY! 🌲

There’s plenty happening on the mountain this September! ⛰️

🚴 Ascutney Bicycle Hillclimb – Sept. 5
📍 Ascutney Mountain Road
⏰ Race starts at 10:30 AM
Come watch cyclists take on the climb up Mt. Ascutney!

🔭 Planet Sky Party – Sept. 8
📍 Ascutney Upper Parking Lot
⏰ 7:30 PM
Join the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group for an evening of stargazing through telescopes! See planets and meteors and learn about the night sky. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 🌌
Weather permitting — call the park at 802-674-2060 to confirm.

✨ “Honor Summit” Viewing – Sept. 11
📍 Meet at the Upper Parking Lot
⏰ 7:30 PM
Take an evening hike (about 0.7 miles) with the Park Interpreter to Ascutney’s observation platform to view the “Honor Summit” at Mt. Washington, honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, as well as first responders and veterans. Bring a flashlight or headlamp.

🏁 Hillclimb Motorsport Event – Sept. 12
📍 Mt. Ascutney State Park
⏰ 10:00 AM
Get an insider’s look at the Mt. Ascutney Hillclimb! Meet drivers, check out the cars, learn about the race, and watch the start. 🏎️

⚠️ TOLL ROAD CLOSURES:
The Mt. Ascutney Toll Road will be closed the morning of Sept. 5 for the bicycle race and Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 13 for motorsport racing.

🍃 Come enjoy Mt. Ascutney and all the mountain has to offer!

08/30/2026

9/1/2026Sprinkle,Shower,DownpourThat’s what looks to be in storeWhat more could ya hope for?Prob’ly something elseAnd it’s not likely to subsideBefore the slated Tuesday RideEnjoy that evening sitting insideDoing something else2026-08-30T19:50:09.143Z

08/27/2026

The course for the Vermont 50-mile MTB race and ultra run needs a little extra work this year to get it into race shape. So, ATA is having the annual VT50 course trail day a bit earlier to be sure that we can be ready for the race on September 27. So, we are meeting at “The Triangle” (~1500 Silv...

08/23/2026

🚴‍♂️ Tuesday Night Ride 🚴‍♀️
Meet-up details at the link below 👇

8/25/2026They say, “Stop, and smell the roses”But our noses don’t show usIt’s kinesthesis that sees thisYour sixth sense needs a chanceTo enjoy the pops, swoops and banksRemember, we came here to danceWe'll swing and sway through the Ascutney Trails from the AOC trailhead. Meet there (449 Sk...

08/20/2026

Thank you, Ascutney Trails Association and for hosting us on Saturday, and to the Borderline MTB Team for signing and marking this awesome course!

Cat A riders take note: in the interest of exploring a little more of the epic single track that Ascutney has to offer, we've added a small section toward the start of your race. Scouting reports say "its waaaaaaay fun!"

See you soon!

08/20/2026

🦅 Magnificent Migration 🍃

with the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
📅 Sunday, August 23rd
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Covered Picnic Pavilion — Mt. Ascutney Toll Road

Why do some birds fly south for the winter while others stay? How far do they travel—and why do they return each spring?

Join us and VINS for a FREE program featuring live birds as we explore the incredible world of migration. Meet migrant raptors and resident birds while learning about the benefits and challenges of making a thousand-mile journey every year!

🌧️ Rain or shine!
The Picnic Pavilion is located about 1.5 miles up the Mt. Ascutney Toll Road. Parking will be on the left, with a short trail walk to the pavilion on the right.

🎟️ Program is FREE. Please note: there is a fee to drive up the toll road.

We hope to see you there! 🦅🌲
BirdsOfPrey

08/16/2026

🚴‍♂️ Tuesday Night Ride 🚴‍♀️
Meet-up details at the link below 👇

8/18/2026Left/right, up/down, in/out, which is the way?Follow the map, but it won’t always sayRide up or down, as per your inclinationWrong way won’t mean eternal damnationShould you happen to get all turned aroundNo downside to riding the up side downAnd, at times, a climb can turn out sublimeT...

08/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ Tuesday Night Ride 🚴‍♀️
Meet-up details at the link below 👇

https://www.ascutneytrails.com/post/a-goody-at-Moody Park Trail Updates and Conditions

This coming Tuesday, we’re going ‘cross the river(Yes, I know that some of you already live there)To Claremont, at 152 Maple AvenueThere, find a parking spot, where we will be having youUnload your bikes, mount them, and embarkUpon a fun ride, on the trails of Moody ParkBut please don’t go rid...