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SaveWilliston trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Backcountry Skiing. Popular destinations include Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Mud Pond Country Park and Pine Ridge Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
113 trails
- E-Bike
97 trails
- Gravel Bike
47 trails
- Adaptive Bike
22 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
20 trails
- Hike
117 trails
- Trail Running
117 trails
- Snowshoe
45 trails
- Backcountry Ski
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
37 trails
Region Details
- 40
- 23
- 22
- 18
- 10
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 122
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 113
- Trails E-Bike
- 97
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 47
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 22
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 117
- Trails Trail Running
- 117
- Trails Snowshoe
- 45
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 37
- Total Distance
- 36 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,792 ft
- Total Vertical
- 544 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 902 ft
- Reports
- 6,062
- Photos
- 164
- Completed Counter
- 32,936
Sub Regions
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Catamount Outdoor Family Center
- 20
- 16
- 18
- 10
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Mud Pond Country Park
- 3
- 5
Popular Williston Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1,063 ft • 15 ft • 562 •
Popular trail to get started off of Balsam or Sandman. After crossing Sandman trail a second time, look for on the right or continue down through roots and rocks to rejoin Sandman further downhill
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 2,333 ft • 11 ft • 522 •
Misnomer... yes there is a ravine off the side of this trail, but don't be scared. It's relatively level, bermed, flowy and smooth. Best done together with for single track heaven.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,765 ft • 27 ft • 518 •
Fast and flowy trail with some punchy uphills and rock outcroppings to add a couple fun challenges.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,847 ft • 153 ft • 490 •
Trail mostly goes through the grassy powerline. Great way to climb higher to access other trails higher up.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 472 ft • 0 ft • 479 •
Rooty single track offshoot from Sandman double track. Often used as part of weekly race series or just to add some spice to your ride.
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 2,208 ft • 9 ft • 437 •
Smooth, level, windy, flowy single track. Fun for beginners and experts alike.
Williston Mountain Bike Routes
1 mile • 32 ft • 2 • Loop •
Catamount Outdoor Family Center easiest loop. The beginning of Woods Trace to the Powerline is loose...
2 miles • 90 ft • 3 • Loop •
A good loop to warm up and progress on, with a mix of wider paths and narrower singletrack.
1 mile • 67 ft • 2 •
Marked ski route for beginners looking to explore past loop
3 miles • 126 ft • 5 • Loop •
A good fast warm up progression loop for intermediate and advanced riders.
4,715 ft • 39 ft • 2 • Loop •
One of the easiest COFC loops, great for new riders and mellow hiking.
Photos of Williston Mountain Bike
Videos of Williston Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Vast Connector | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| VAST | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| Quiet Connector | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| MPCP Top Loop | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| MPCP Loop | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| MPCP Extension Loop | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| MPCP Downhill | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| Herskowitz Loop | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| Cody's | Aug 28, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | morse-ah FOTW | ||
| Balsams | Jul 13, 2026 @ 3:52pm (America/New_York) Jul 13, 2026 | Variable | atkinsonvt |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeaganxVFLje | vote | trail | activity #104318335 and 1 more | Sep 21, 2026 @ 4:22pm 15 hours |
| atkinsonvt | update | trail | activity #102838298 | Sep 1, 2026 @ 11:33am Sep 1, 2026 |
| Kristybrown | add | karma | activity #102601518 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:56am Aug 29, 2026 |
| Noahnyc | wishlist | region | activity #102559158 | Aug 28, 2026 @ 8:21pm Aug 28, 2026 |
| morse-ah | add | report | activity #102514850 and 10 more | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:42am Aug 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Best downhill at Catamount for me, by far. ... | Aug 22, 2026 @ 4:58am Aug 22, 2026 | ||
| report | All clear and ready to go. Thanks for the report | Aug 22, 2025 @ 8:09am Aug 22, 2025 | ||
| report | I was DDSs# | Jul 19, 2025 @ 11:07am Jul 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Wont wver plan to ride this network again ... | Aug 31, 2023 @ 10:23am Aug 31, 2023 | ||
| trail | 2 | May 20, 2020 @ 1:16pm May 20, 2020 |
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Descent 100k Badge0 awarded -
Big Ride 30k760 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k313 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge29 awarded -
Completionist2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Cubbies Pump Track | skill park | Williston | |
| Catamount Dirt Jumps and Dual Slalom course | skill park | Williston |
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 | 113 | 33 miles | 3,451 ft | 13 miles | 545 ft | #916 | #361 | 157 | 5,511 | 54 | 10,980 | |
| E-Bike | 97 | 25 miles | 2,900 ft | 9 miles | 417 ft | #3,261 | #1,169 | 1,567 | 23 | 152 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 47 | 17 miles | 1,165 ft | 6 miles | 505 ft | #2,011 | #574 | 1,395 | 17 | 82 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 22 | 11 miles | 843 ft | 4 miles | 486 ft | #3,030 | #641 | 1,521 | 5 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 20 | 8 miles | 492 ft | 3 miles | 299 ft | #1,935 | #362 | 863 | 6 | 13 | ||
| Hike | 117 | 35 miles | 3,675 ft | 14 miles | 545 ft | #4,273 | #1,503 | 3 | 5,494 | 18 | 668 | |
| Trail Running | 117 | 35 miles | 3,675 ft | 14 miles | 545 ft | #3,132 | #903 | 5,494 | 28 | 1,249 | ||
| Snowshoe | 45 | 13 miles | 1,460 ft | 5 miles | 413 ft | #635 | #253 | 1 | 3,186 | 2 | 153 | |
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 102 ft | 2,530 ft | 69 ft | #575 | #181 | 2,807 | 5 | 234 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 37 | 14 miles | 1,401 ft | 5 miles | 417 ft | #137 | #31 | 1 | 3,023 | 12 | 998 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Williston?
Williston 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 Williston?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Williston are:
- Moose Poop (4.2/5)
- Gully Whumper (4.2/5)
- Watermelon (4.2/5)
- Powerlines (4.1/5)
- Rock Spine (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Williston?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Williston. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Williston?
The longest trail in Williston is MPCP Loop at 1.0 mile. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Williston?
The best hiking trails in Williston are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Williston?
The best trail running trails in Williston are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Williston?
Williston has a total of 122 trails. Of those, 113 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Williston to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Williston?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Williston is Coyote Turnpike with 172 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Williston?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Williston is Pop's with 220 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Williston?
Williston supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Williston?
The following bike services are available in Williston:
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Williston?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Williston is Powerlines with an average grade of 8.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Williston?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Williston are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Williston?
The overall region status for Williston is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 113 trails:
- Clear / Green: 103
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 9
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Can I ride an ebike in Williston?
Yes, Williston supports e-bike riding. There are 97 trails in Williston that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Williston?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Williston are: View all mountain biking routes in Williston.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Williston?
The most popular Strava segments in Williston are:
- Eastern Grind Gravel Ending Drag Race (2,541 athletes)
- Get to the Stop Sign (Catamount to N Williston Rd) (1,783 athletes)
- "Lower Loop" DH (1,268 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Williston?
There are 25 technical trail features (TTFs) in Williston. Some popular features include:
- Gap jump (Gap Jump)
- Powerline rock face (Rock Face)
- Rock Jump 2 (Jump)
- Rock jump (Jump)
- Rock roll (Rock Face)
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What trails are closed in Williston?
There are currently 9 closed trails in Williston. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 103
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 9
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Williston?
Yes, there are 23 accessible/adaptive trails in Williston. View all adaptive trails in Williston for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Williston?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Williston directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Williston?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Williston are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Williston?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Williston are:
- Herskowitz Loop (3.5/5)
- Cliffs Of Insanity (3.9/5)
- Powerlines (5/5)
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