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Perry Hill Mountain Bike Trail
Waterbury, Vermont
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:  |
6 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 7/12/10 by eastwood |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 15 miles | Global Rank: #202 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 9 | Wishlist: 5 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.43 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 30min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,939/-2,155 ft |
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Description: I think Perry Hill is some sort of state secret. Why isn't it better advertised?
Because it's a killer spot with three realllly nice looped trails. There's about
3,000 feet of climbing if you do all three, so be sure to bring your water
bottle. The trails are really nicely maintained and drain incredibly well. I
rode after two days of rain, during a day of rain, and the sandy soil and
loamy tracks had pretty much drained it all.
I kid you not, Perry Hill is one of the funnest, tightest and windiest trail
networks I've ever ridden. I remember having to suck in my gut and turn
sideways just to make it between some narrow trees.
Description: I think Perry Hill is some sort of state secret. Why isn't it better advertised?
Because it's a killer spot with three realllly nice looped trails. There's about
3,000 feet of climbing if you do all three, so be sure to bring your water
bottle. The trails are really nicely maintained and drain incredibly well. I
rode after two days of rain, during a day of rain, and the sandy soil and
loamy tracks had pretty much drained it all.
I kid you not, Perry Hill is one of the funnest, tightest and windiest trail
networks I've ever ridden. I remember having to suck in my gut and turn
sideways just to make it between some narrow trees.
added on April 22, 2010 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by kippcarlisle on February 13, 2012
Fantastic option for mountain biking in VT with plenty of climbing, flowy singletrack, and some decent technical features. The long climb right at the front without a warmup is tough but rewarding.
Similar Trail: Stowe town loops, pipeline, etc.
reviewed by maineskiaddict on March 14, 2011
A great network of singletrack with something for everyone. There is a tough initial climb that is rewarded with some nice, flowy single track mixed in with some tech stuff. Very well kept secret.
reviewed by brossjohnson on January 28, 2011
Best riding in Vermont hands down. Very technical sections as well as flowing single track.
Similar Trail: Nothing compares
reviewed by AlpineSlayer on July 28, 2010
This is simply one of the best trails in the area and one of the few to have some pretty aggressive riding. The trails are maintained pretty well and feature long uphill climbs followed by amazing downhill sections. In the Perry Hill network there are four different trails that all connect back to the main trail. The trail that is marked as yellow is called Lower Loop and is probably the easiest trail on the network. The trail marked as red is called Joe's and features a fairly short climb followed by technical downhill singletrack that flows great. The green trail is called Burning Spear and features a gradual climb on narrow singletrack which brings riders to the top of Perry Hill. Again there follows a great downhill run on Burning Spear. The last and in my opinion most challenging trail on the network is called Rastaman which is marked as blue. Rastaman features very technical descents which include sections of trail that ride next to some very steep drop offs as well as a ladder bridge that is about 10 feet off the ground. Perry Hill is a fantastic trail network that should not be missed if you are in the Waterbury/Stowe area, although, be sure to give it a good day to dry up after raining.
* Review edited 8/2/2010
Similar Trail: Stowe Town Loop
reviewed by eastwood on July 12, 2010
4 trails to choose from. All start with the same killer climb - bailed out at the yellow trail. Locals told me after the yellow the climb continues but is singletrack with switchbacks so it isn't as sever a climb. Trails were in great shape, marked well, maintained and had great flow. Coming back down was definitely worth the hellish climb, awesome flow through pine trees. Pump track area prior to trail was fun... needs some attention as it was getting a little overgrown and soft.
reviewed by soezgg on April 22, 2010
The Perry Hill network has something for everyone. Each of the three loops is well-marked and one-way, so you don't have to worry about getting lost or getting into a head-on collision. These trails hold up well into the weather. The trails aren't too technical, but the climbing involved and the potential speed you can get will certainly make them a challenge. A few nice rock spines at the top. Trees.
