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      Please refer to waterburytrails.com for more information.
      Perry Hill is now open for winter use. Please abide by the regulations and check out the press release from our partners, Forest Parks and Recreation.
      Waturbury's Perry Hill is no longer a secret. These trails are quickly getting a rep for their screaming downhills, as well as the climbs that preceed them.

      Some have claimed that Perry Hill has the best downhill mountain bike trail in all of Vermont. Well . . . You'll have to decide that for yourself.

      Parking is at Waterbury's Ice Center and Dog Park and the trailhead is about 100 yards before you gete there.

      The trails are maintained by the Waterbury Trails Alliance.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
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      Region Details
      • 3
      • 2
      • 2

      Region Status
      Caution as of May 9, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1
      Trails Mountain Bike
      17
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      17
      Trails Snowmobile
      3
      Trails Snowshoe
      5
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      7
      Total Distance
      10 miles
      Total Descent
      2,608 ft
      Total Vertical
      831 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,321 ft
      Reports
      3,247
      Photos
      143
      Ridden Counter
      30,088

      Photos of Perry Hill Mountain Bike

      trail: Six Flags
      53 |
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:28pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      trail: Six Flags
      45 |
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:28pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      trail: Joe's
      30 |
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:28pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      trail: Six Flags
      53 |
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:28pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      trail: Scotch Tape
      24 |
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:28pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      trail: Burning Spear
      29 |
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:27pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      trail: Joe's
      1,389 |
      Sep 11, 2019 @ 7:51pm
      Sep 11, 2019
      trail: Joe's
      2,125 |
      Apr 13, 2012 @ 5:30pm
      Apr 13, 2012

      Videos of Perry Hill Mountain Bike

      Disneyland Extra Credit Roller Fail
      trail: Disneyland
      0:07 | 778 | Jun 17, 2020
      Burning Spear at Perry Hill in Waterbury, VT
      5:00 | 1236 | Jun 20, 2012
      youtuber Most Unique New Trail in New England |...
      trail: Six Flags
      9:19 | 410 | Mar 11, 2024 , Waterbury
      youtuber Riding Perry Hills S’Mores Blind
      trail: S'Mores
      2:15 | 197 | Sep 6, 2023 , Waterbury
      Perry Hill - Burning Spear
      4:53 | 237 | Jul 14, 2023 , Waterbury
      Perry Hill - Small Axe

      6:17 | 171 | Jul 5, 2023
      Vermont Gnar! | Mountain Biking Perry Hill in...
      12:20 | 274 | Aug 4, 2022 , Waterbury
      Vermont Gnar! | Mountain Biking Perry Hill in...
      trail: S'Mores
      12:20 | 302 | Aug 4, 2022 , Waterbury

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Joe's
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:49am
      May 9, 2025
      Prevalent MudAlexShowermanWe’re just waiting for a good stretch...
      Red Tape
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:49am
      May 9, 2025
      Prevalent MudAlexShowermanWe’re just waiting for a good stretch...
      Joe's Original Line - The Chute
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:49am
      May 9, 2025
      Prevalent MudAlexShowermanWe’re just waiting for a good stretch...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      S'Mores
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:57am
      May 9, 2025
      VariableOur lower trails actually ride better...AlexShowerman
      Disneyland
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:57am
      May 9, 2025
      VariableOur lower trails actually ride better...AlexShowerman
      Campfire Climb
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:57am
      May 9, 2025
      VariableOur lower trails actually ride better...AlexShowerman
      Red Tape to Disney
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:57am
      May 9, 2025
      VariableOur lower trails actually ride better...AlexShowerman
      Lower Climb Alt
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:57am
      May 9, 2025
      VariableOur lower trails actually ride better...AlexShowerman
      Campfire
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:57am
      May 9, 2025
      VariableOur lower trails actually ride better...AlexShowerman
      Burning Spear
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:49am
      May 9, 2025
      Prevalent MudWe’re just waiting for a good stretch...AlexShowerman
      Six Flags
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:49am
      May 9, 2025
      Prevalent MudWe’re just waiting for a good stretch...AlexShowerman
      Permission
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:49am
      May 9, 2025
      Prevalent MudWe’re just waiting for a good stretch...AlexShowerman
      Lower Climb
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 12:50pm
      Apr 23, 2025
      VariableLower trails are open for the season on...AlexShowerman

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      AlexShowermanaddreportactivity #71290298 and 13 more
      May 9, 2025 @ 6:54am
      May 9, 2025
      zzExPLiiCiTzzcheckintrailactivity #71060953
      May 5, 2025 @ 11:21am
      May 5, 2025
      70ez7Ewishlistregionactivity #70822684
      May 2, 2025 @ 6:41am
      May 2, 2025
      PerryHillvotetrailactivity #70474141 and 3 more
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 4:33am
      Apr 27, 2025
      AlexShowermanaddreportactivity #70229837 and 14 more
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 12:49pm
      Apr 23, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      feldybikesreportJoe'sI heard logging is scheduled to be done mid...
      Nov 16, 2024 @ 6:16am
      Nov 16, 2024
      JustinLavishtrailPermissionOnly rode this trail once, not a local by any...
      Nov 12, 2024 @ 7:25am
      Nov 12, 2024
      yahmonreportJoe'sWill Perry Hill reopen for fat biking this...
      Nov 2, 2024 @ 2:48pm
      Nov 2, 2024
      DerekQGs6vKtrailBurning SpearBlue? If you say so...I guess. The first third...
      Nov 1, 2024 @ 8:52am
      Nov 1, 2024
      JohnPare1234trailSmall AxeFirst half was amazing... but after that there...
      Sep 20, 2024 @ 5:54am
      Sep 20, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Little River to Perry2.9 km
      Dowsville4.7 km
      Little River State Park 1 35.4 km
      Moretown Trails 1 1 25.7 km
      The Driving Range 25.9 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike310 miles2,608 ft6 miles830 ft
      #297#1471543,994613,716
      Hike1610 miles2,608 ft6 miles830 ft
      #192#1093,995260
      Trail Running1710 miles2,608 ft6 miles830 ft
      #191#1073,995199
      Snowmobile32 miles486 ft1 mile282 ft
      1671
      Snowshoe53 miles666 ft1 mile446 ft
      24714
      Backcountry Ski1738 ft59 ft
      982
      Nordic Ski74 miles774 ft2 miles548 ft
      30513
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