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      Jay 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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      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 26, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      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
      255
      Photos
      31
      Completed Counter
      49,106
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      Popular Jay Mountain Biking Trails

      Minglewood
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,812 ft • 159 ft • 144 •
      New dual direction trail provides easy access from top of property to bottom. A great uphill to lap downhill flow trail!
      Stoney Path
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 788 ft • 0 ft • 129 •
      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.
      Heaven's 11
      • 80 ★ 4.5 • 2,687 ft • 78 ft • 129 •
      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 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      Big Boss Man
      • 100 ★ 3.9 • 2,215 ft • 0 ft • 129 •
      Downhill directional flow trail- DOWNHILL TRAFFIC ONLY
      Beaver Pond
      • 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,440 ft • 18 ft • 121 •
      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.
      Look Out Below
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 655 ft • 54 ft • 108 •
      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 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      Big Rock
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 2,585 ft • 70 ft • 108 •
      Moderately 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.
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      Lower River Run Warning!
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,191 ft • 45 ft • 104 •
      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 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Photos of Jay Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Jay Mountain Bike

      Bridge Blunder
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      0:14 | 125 | Jul 19, 2020
      2011 Claymore Challenge
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      3:47 | 39332 | Jun 28, 2011
      Big Boss Man
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      2:12 | 744 | Sep 3, 2020 , Jay

      Recent Trail Reports

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      River Loop
      Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:36pm (America/New_York)
      Jul 26, 2026
      		 IdealLeafy1
      Alchemist
      Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:36pm (America/New_York)
      Jul 26, 2026
      		 IdealLeafy1
      Upper Pass
      Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:36pm (America/New_York)
      Jul 26, 2026
      		 IdealLeafy1
      Moss Gone Wild
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm
      Aug 31, 2025
      		 Idealwaffle-nouche
      Look Out Below
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm
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      Big Rock
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm
      Aug 31, 2025
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      Minglewood
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm
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      Stoney Path
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm
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      Beaver Pond
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm
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      Buck Run
      Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:28pm
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      Activity Feed

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      Aug 15, 2026 @ 5:37pm
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      EahNtvOulriddentrailactivity #100742605 and 3 more
      Aug 4, 2026 @ 12:54pm
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      Leafy1addreportactivity #100103290 and 2 more
      Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:03pm
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      Recent Comments

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      olivierwppQ6gtrailCloud Dropawesome trail, challenging yet intuitive.. did...
      Aug 28, 2024 @ 2:24pm
      Aug 28, 2024
      ekoosticktrailUpper PassVery techy, fun climb. Gets the blood pumping!
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 12:41pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      ekoosticktrailAlchemistThe first half mile of the downhill definitely...
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 12:34pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      mappermooktrailLower Cloud DropThis trail no longer exists. Trail network is...
      Jun 23, 2024 @ 2:52pm
      Jun 23, 2024
      mappermooktrailRiver LoopThere actually is no longer a trail named this...
      Jun 23, 2024 @ 2:51pm
      Jun 23, 2024

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Jay Peak Resortbike parkJay
      Pumptrack and Skills Parkskill parkJay

      Local Mountain Biking Directory

      Local Trail Supporters

      • The Jay Cloud Cylery

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6927 miles3,976 ft12 miles1,535 ft
      		#3,029#1,071291771,755
      E-Bike21 mile312 ft4,285 ft312 ft
      		#7,410#2,21913521
      Gravel Bike144 miles292 ft2 miles108 ft
      		#2,731#9124023
      Adaptive Bike133 miles282 ft2 miles92 ft
      		#3,948#92631
      Winter Fat Bike2410 miles1,535 ft5 miles1,263 ft
      		#1,922#360301
      Hike5543 miles9,065 ft21 miles2,979 ft
      		#4,429#1,551177448
      Trail Running5543 miles9,065 ft21 miles2,979 ft
      		#4,118#1,23817735
      Snowshoe112 miles1,952 ft7 miles1,470 ft
      		7896
      Downhill Ski9531 miles31,093 ft30 miles1,969 ft
      		#51#221785,340
      Backcountry Ski112 miles1,952 ft7 miles1,470 ft
      		#392#7978638
      Nordic Ski2612 miles1,926 ft5 miles719 ft
      		#638#215178135

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Jay?
      Jay has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Jay?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Jay are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ 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 (34 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
      • January (18 activities)
      Check the Jay reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Jay?
      There are 6 parking locations listed in Jay. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Jay?
      The longest trail in Jay is Alchemist at 2.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Jay?
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Jay?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Jay is Upper Pass with 145 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Jay?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Jay is Alchemist with 173 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Jay?
      The following bike services are available in Jay:
      • Trail Association (2)
      Browse the full Jay directory for details.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Jay?
      Out of 45 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 43
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Jay?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Jay are:
      • AM (12 activities)
      • Fat (2 activities)
      Check the Jay activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Jay?
      The highest summit in Jay is Jay Peak at 1,176 m elevation.
      ▼ 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)
      View all Strava segments in Jay.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Jay?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Jay?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Jay are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Jay.
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