Slate Valley Epic Race July 18th

Name: Group Trail Run
Start: 2026-07-06T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-06T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Fairgrounds Trailhead

40+ miles, over 5,000 feet of vert mountain bike race for individuals or relay teams on Vermont’s newest & best single & double-track trails!

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Scramble Trail Running Race August 8th

A trail running race that features an 8K, half marathon, and kid’s fun run

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Welcome to Slate Valley Trails

60 miles of public hiking and biking trails in Poultney, Castleton, and Wells.

Welcome to Slate Valley Trails

60 miles of public hiking and biking trails in Poultney, Castleton, and Wells.

Welcome to Slate Valley Trails

60 miles of public hiking and biking trails in Poultney, Castleton, and Wells.

Welcome to Slate Valley Trails

60 miles of public hiking and biking trails in Poultney, Castleton, and Wells.

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Castleton University Trails

Nearby Trails & Paths

2.4 miles of multi-use trails in Castleton, VT

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Poultney River Loop

Slate Valley Trails

The Poultney River Loop is a 3.3 mile, flat, natural surface multi-use trail around downtown Poultney.

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Howe Hill

Slate Valley Trails

3-miles of hiking loops in East Poultney, VT

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Fairgrounds Trailhead

Slate Valley Trails

Nearly 50 miles of interconnected foot & bike trails that link to both the Endless Brook and Lake St. Catherine Country Club trailheads.

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Delaney Woods

Slate Valley Trails

5 miles of multi-use trails in Wells, VT

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Endless Brook Trailhead

Slate Valley Trails

Nearly 50 miles of interconnected foot & bike trails that link to both the Fairgrounds and Lake St. Catherine Country Club trailheads.

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Our collection features high-quality gear designed to withstand the elements. From cozy hoodies perfect for chilly mornings on the trail to durable hats that shield you from the sun, we have everything you need to compliment your experience.

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July 2026
Group Dog Walk

July 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fairgrounds Trailhead 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

🐶 Thursday Night Dog Walks with Slate Valley Trails!Join us for weekly group dog walks — a great way to meet fellow dog lovers, explore the trails with your pup, and […]
Float Building Party

July 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

240 Meadow Ln Poultney, VT, United States

Slate Valley Community: Let’s get 🐄 mooooooving 🐄 on another spectacular float!We will be hosting a float building party the evening before the Annual Poultney Parade on July 3rd at 5PM. The theme this year is “Remembering the […]
Porcupine Bikes Group Mountain Bike Ride

July 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Fairgrounds Trailhead 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Please join SVT and Porcupine Bikes (Main St., Poultney) for our Friday Night Trail Ride series. Rides start at 6pm from the designated meeting spot. Please come early and be […]
4th of July Parade!

July 4 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

240 Meadow Ln Poultney, VT, United States

Come march with us on July 4th! Embrace the “Farm to Trails” agriculture theme and come dressed as a cow (or sheep or corn cob)! 🐮🐑🌽 Meet at 8:30 AM in front of 240 Meadow […]
Youth Mountain Bike Camp Week 1

July 6 @ 9:00 am - July 10 @ 2:00 pm Youth Mountain Bike Camp Week 1

Fairgrounds Trailhead 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

SVT Mountain Bike Camp is designed for kids looking to learn the fundamentals of mountain biking up to more experienced riders looking to expand their skills. Every day is an […]
Group Trail Run

July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fairgrounds Trailhead 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Join Slate Valley Trails for our Monday night group trail runs! Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The group will leave the trailhead by 5:35 at the latest. Location: Fairgrounds Trailhead […]