Mountain Bike

7.9 miles

Distance

1,239 ft

Climb

-1,196 ft

Descent

1,733 ft

High Point

If you’re looking for MRV flow, this is the route for you. Plenty of flowy downhills and the climbing isn’t that bad, you can do it Start with a smooth climb up Revolution and Evolution 1. At the major intersection at the top of Ev 1, cross back to Dana Hill Rd, up a short, steep grind until Dana Hill Rd intersects with Cyclone Connector on the right. From here, the climbing is gradual and beautiful to the top of Evolution 2. Flow down Evolution to back to the major intersection. Repeat the connection to Dana Hill and the quick grind up (it’s easier the second time!). This time, stay on Dana Hill until you make a left on Upper Busternut, which leads into Goodnight Irene, a sweeping, flowy descent right back to Madbush. This flowy downhill includes tons of berms, a few optional drops and a couple of optional logs and rock features hiding on the edges. You’ll flow all the way down across the “Butcher Block” bridge to Butternut Hill Rd. A flat, relaxing 2 minute dirt road pedal past a farm and across the Mad River takes you to Rt 100. Cross Rt 100 and look to your right (Bundy Rd) where you catch the quick singletrack descent back to Madbush Falls.

Detailed Description

Howe Block Flow Tour is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Waitsfield Vermont. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,239 ft with a max elevation of 1,733 ft then descends -1,196 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Evolution				2 miles
	Goodnight Irene				1 mile

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Riding area

Waitsfield
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue

More Stats for Howe Block Flow Tour mountain bike route

Altitude change

44 ft
Altitude min

722 ft
Altitude start

722 ft
Altitude end

768 ft
Grade

0.1%
Grade max

-56%
Grade min

29.7%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

2,772 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Evolution	Apr 25, 2025 @ 2:27am 2 days		Tree cleared
	Goodnight Irene	Apr 7, 2025 @ 4:32pm Apr 7, 2025		Please refrain from riding during mud season