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SaveJay is home to Jay Peak Resort a 4 season resort. The town is home to great mountain biking skiing and riding. Area offers single track, log road, and dirt road riding.
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- Mountain Bike
69 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Gravel Bike
14 trails
- Adaptive Bike
13 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
24 trails
- Hike
55 trails
- Trail Running
55 trails
- Downhill Ski
95 trails
- Backcountry Ski
1 trails
- Nordic Ski
26 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 26
- 10
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jul 26, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 176
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 69
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 55
- Trails Trail Running
- 55
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 95
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 26
- Total Distance
- 86 miles
- Total Descent
- 42,083 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,979 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,839 ft
- Reports
- 256
- Photos
- 31
- Completed Counter
- 49,224
Sub Regions
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Base Camp
- 2
- 2
- 1
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Jay Community Recreational Center
- 14
- 11
- 16
- 1
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Jay Peak Resort
- 6
- 8
- 6
Popular Jay Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,812 ft • 159 ft • 148 •
New dual direction trail provides easy access from top of property to bottom. A great uphill to lap downhill flow trail!
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 2,687 ft • 78 ft • 134 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 78 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 788 ft • 0 ft • 133 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2,215 ft • 0 ft • 133 •
Downhill directional flow trail- DOWNHILL TRAFFIC ONLY
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,440 ft • 18 ft • 128 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 18 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 655 ft • 54 ft • 111 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 54 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,585 ft • 70 ft • 111 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 70 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,191 ft • 45 ft • 109 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 45 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Jay Mountain Bike
Videos of Jay Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| River Loop | Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:36pm (America/New_York) Jul 26, 2026 | Ideal | Leafy1 | ||
| Alchemist | Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:36pm (America/New_York) Jul 26, 2026 | Ideal | Leafy1 | ||
| Upper Pass | Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:36pm (America/New_York) Jul 26, 2026 | Ideal | Leafy1 | ||
| Moss Gone Wild | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm Aug 31, 2025 | Ideal | waffle-nouche | ||
| Look Out Below | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm Aug 31, 2025 | Ideal | waffle-nouche | ||
| Big Rock | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm Aug 31, 2025 | Ideal | waffle-nouche | ||
| Minglewood | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm Aug 31, 2025 | Ideal | waffle-nouche | ||
| Stoney Path | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm Aug 31, 2025 | Ideal | waffle-nouche | ||
| Beaver Pond | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm Aug 31, 2025 | Ideal | waffle-nouche | ||
| Buck Run | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm Aug 31, 2025 | Ideal | waffle-nouche |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Bmxsnwrider157 | wishlist | region | activity #105484132 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 12:01pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| ApresE4yVXp | wishlist | region | activity #104716588 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:05am Sep 27, 2026 |
| nicv | wishlist | region | activity #104569779 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 11:51am Sep 25, 2026 |
| AltonGill | ridden | trail | activity #102076327 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 10:26am Aug 22, 2026 |
| VTVOL | vote | trail | activity #101985682 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:15am Aug 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | awesome trail, challenging yet intuitive.. did... | Aug 28, 2024 @ 2:24pm Aug 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | Very techy, fun climb. Gets the blood pumping! | Jul 7, 2024 @ 12:41pm Jul 7, 2024 | ||
| trail | The first half mile of the downhill definitely... | Jul 7, 2024 @ 12:34pm Jul 7, 2024 | ||
| trail | This trail no longer exists. Trail network is... | Jun 23, 2024 @ 2:52pm Jun 23, 2024 | ||
| trail | There actually is no longer a trail named this... | Jun 23, 2024 @ 2:51pm Jun 23, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails23 awarded -
10 Blue Trails39 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k67 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k88 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Jay Peak Resort | bike park | Jay | |
| Pumptrack and Skills Park | skill park | Jay |
Local Trail Supporters
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- The Jay Cloud Cylery
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 69 | 27 miles | 3,976 ft | 12 miles | 1,535 ft | #3,047 | #18 | 29 | 178 | 1,779 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 312 ft | 4,285 ft | 312 ft | #7,479 | #44 | 136 | 22 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 4 miles | 292 ft | 2 miles | 108 ft | #2,755 | #17 | 41 | 23 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 3 miles | 282 ft | 2 miles | 92 ft | #3,973 | #18 | 32 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 10 miles | 1,535 ft | 5 miles | 1,263 ft | #1,945 | #12 | 30 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 55 | 43 miles | 9,065 ft | 21 miles | 2,979 ft | #4,486 | #19 | 178 | 472 | |||
| Trail Running | 55 | 43 miles | 9,065 ft | 21 miles | 2,979 ft | #4,154 | #17 | 178 | 35 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 12 miles | 1,952 ft | 7 miles | 1,470 ft | 78 | 96 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 95 | 31 miles | 31,093 ft | 30 miles | 1,969 ft | #50 | #5 | 1 | 78 | 5,335 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 12 miles | 1,952 ft | 7 miles | 1,470 ft | #381 | #8 | 78 | 638 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 26 | 12 miles | 1,926 ft | 5 miles | 719 ft | #646 | #15 | 1 | 78 | 135 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Jay?
Jay has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Jay?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Jay are:
- Upper Pass (4.3/5)
- Alchemist (4.3/5)
- Cloud Drop (4.3/5)
- Minglewood (4.1/5)
- Look Out Below (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Jay?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Jay are:
- July (35 activities)
- August (26 activities)
- September (22 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Jay?
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What is the longest trail in Jay?
The longest trail in Jay is Alchemist at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Jay?
The best hiking trails in Jay are:
- Long Trail - Northern Terminus
- Big Jay Herd Path
- Jay Camp
- Journey's End Trail
- Long Trail - Shooting Star
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How many trails are in Jay?
Jay has a total of 176 trails. Of those, 69 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Jay to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Jay?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Jay is Upper Pass with 475 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Jay?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Jay is Alchemist with 568 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Jay?
Jay supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Jay?
The following bike services are available in Jay:
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Jay?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Jay is Sugarloaf Mountain with an average grade of 15.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Jay?
Out of 45 trails:
- Clear / Green: 43
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Jay?
Yes, Jay supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Jay that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Jay?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Jay are:
- AM (14 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Jay?
The highest summit in Jay is Jay Peak at 3,858 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Jay?
The most popular Strava segments in Jay are:
- Minglewood (421 athletes)
- Big Boss Man (398 athletes)
- Big Rock to Bossman from River Run (258 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Jay?
Yes, there are 13 accessible/adaptive trails in Jay. View all adaptive trails in Jay for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Jay?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Jay directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Jay?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Jay are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Jay?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Jay are:
- Minglewood (5/5)
- Beaver Pond (5/5)
- Sugar Maple Lane (5/5)
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