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Mountain Bike

7.6 miles

Distance

1,375 ft

Climb

-1,372 ft

Descent

1,734 ft

High Point

Get ready for a thrilling 75–90-minute ride that showcases the best of the Valley's trails. Start from the southwest corner of the Madbush Falls parking lot, where the singletrack begins. Cross Route 100 to reach Butternut Hill Road, which leads to the start of ButterUp, the Mad River Riders' newest climb trail.
ButterUp! takes you through a steady ascent onto the classic GS, which finishes the climb to Dana Hill Road. Turn right on Dana Hill, then left onto Enchanted Forest, and continue until you reach the top of Evolution.
Evolution offers a fast, flowy descent with plenty of corners to keep you on your toes. Once you reach the clearing, follow the Cyclone Connector back to Dana Hill and climb to Busternut—the starting point for your final descent.
End your adventure with Goodnight Irene, a recent addition and the highlight of the route. This spectacular descent delivers some of the best riding in the area and brings you back to Butternut Hill Road. From there, it’s just a short, easy pedal back to the parking lot.

Detailed Description

Madbush Classic is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Waitsfield Vermont. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,375 ft with a max elevation of 1,734 ft then descends -1,372 ft.

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Riding area

Waitsfield
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

Altitude min

758 ft
Altitude start

775 ft
Altitude end

774 ft
Grade max

-41.3%
Grade min

31%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

"Madbush Connector"

Goodnight Irene

"Madbush Connector"

Bike southwest on "Madbush Connector".
Continue for 200 meters.
Make a sharp right onto Bundy Road.
Continue for 40 meters.
Turn left onto Main Street.
Continue for 100 meters.
Turn right onto Butternut Hill Road.
Continue for 800 meters.
Bike north on Butternut Hill Road.
Continue for 500 meters.
Bike northwest on ButterUp.
Continue for 500 meters.
Bike south on Clinic.
Continue for 200 meters.
Turn right onto GS.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Bike north on Dana Hill Road.
Continue for 60 meters.
Turn left onto Enchanted Forest.
Continue for 800 meters.
Bike northeast on Evolution.
Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
Bike south on Dana Hill Connector.
Continue for 200 meters.
Bike south on Dana Hill Road.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Bike south on Busternut.
Continue for 600 meters.
Make a right U-turn onto Goodnight Irene.
Continue for 2 kilometers.
Make a right U-turn onto Butternut Hill Road.
Continue for 900 meters.
Turn left onto Main Street.
Continue for 100 meters.
Turn right onto Bundy Road.
Continue for 40 meters.
Make a sharp left onto "Madbush Connector".
Continue for 200 meters.

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trail	date	description
Evolution	Apr 25, 2025 @ 2:27am 2 days	Tree cleared
GS	Apr 7, 2025 @ 4:32pm Apr 7, 2025	Please refrain from riding during mud season
Goodnight Irene	Apr 7, 2025 @ 4:32pm Apr 7, 2025	Please refrain from riding during mud season
ButterUp	Apr 7, 2025 @ 4:32pm Apr 7, 2025	Please refrain from riding during mud season
"Madbush Connector"	Sep 12, 2024 @ 4:05pm Sep 12, 2024