VMBA Fest '17 - Self-Guided Loop 1 (Bright Green Flagging) - High Plum
Cycling Route
Details
13.12 mi
2,936 ft
FLAGGING NOTE:
Follow bright green flagging. Where trail is used twice the route is marked with two parallel pieces of flagging to indicate this. There will only be flagging placed at intersections, so don't worry if you haven't seen flagging for a bit while ripping down a trail.
DESCRIPTION:
After a murderous climb up Catamount, Techie, Ridgie, Race and Pusherman (~1700' of vertical), a short descent takes you to High Plum, my favorite double black valley trail. After a climb back up to the top of Hell Hill, you're rewarded with one of the best descents the Mad River Valley has to offer. For those who like to get their tires off the ground, look for the adjacent jump lines on Race and Bitches Brew just after the Ridgie intersection. Techie's rock and root rollers transition straight into Catamount's long fast rhythm, accented with numerous air-opportunities throughout the run. Please stay on trail on Techie and Catamount, and leave the dogs at home. This is a farm area, with numerous livestock close to the trail. Thank you to the Fayston Natural Resources Committee, Marble Hill Farm, Sugarbush Resort and the Kalkstein, Greshin, Goss, Smith and Pickering families for trail access.
ROUTE:
Fest site>Mt Ellen Village Rd>High Rd>Slide Connector>Slide Brook Rd>German Flats Rd>Sugar>Run>Techie>Ridgie>Race>Pusherman>High Plum>Plum Line>Eurich Pond>Purgatory>Hell Hill>Race>Bitches Brew drop loop>Hop over to Ridgie> Techie>Catamount. Exit at Chase Brook Town Forest, across from Fayston Elementary for shuttle pickup or ride back to fest site.
SHORTER RIDE OPTION:
When you get to Plum Line (take right to head out to Eurich Pond), there is an option to head left down Plum Line to Sugarbush snow making pond / route 100. From there, head north to Flatbread for pick-up.
Follow bright green flagging. Where trail is used twice the route is marked with two parallel pieces of flagging to indicate this. There will only be flagging placed at intersections, so don't worry if you haven't seen flagging for a bit while ripping down a trail.
DESCRIPTION:
After a murderous climb up Catamount, Techie, Ridgie, Race and Pusherman (~1700' of vertical), a short descent takes you to High Plum, my favorite double black valley trail. After a climb back up to the top of Hell Hill, you're rewarded with one of the best descents the Mad River Valley has to offer. For those who like to get their tires off the ground, look for the adjacent jump lines on Race and Bitches Brew just after the Ridgie intersection. Techie's rock and root rollers transition straight into Catamount's long fast rhythm, accented with numerous air-opportunities throughout the run. Please stay on trail on Techie and Catamount, and leave the dogs at home. This is a farm area, with numerous livestock close to the trail. Thank you to the Fayston Natural Resources Committee, Marble Hill Farm, Sugarbush Resort and the Kalkstein, Greshin, Goss, Smith and Pickering families for trail access.
ROUTE:
Fest site>Mt Ellen Village Rd>High Rd>Slide Connector>Slide Brook Rd>German Flats Rd>Sugar>Run>Techie>Ridgie>Race>Pusherman>High Plum>Plum Line>Eurich Pond>Purgatory>Hell Hill>Race>Bitches Brew drop loop>Hop over to Ridgie> Techie>Catamount. Exit at Chase Brook Town Forest, across from Fayston Elementary for shuttle pickup or ride back to fest site.
SHORTER RIDE OPTION:
When you get to Plum Line (take right to head out to Eurich Pond), there is an option to head left down Plum Line to Sugarbush snow making pond / route 100. From there, head north to Flatbread for pick-up.
Created By
Jeff Whittingham
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techy (up) 2016 re-route | 0.57 mi | 279 ft | 9.2% |
| Pusherman (East to West) | 0.76 mi | -282 ft | -3.6% |
| Hell Hill (Uphill) | 0.72 mi | 328 ft | 8.1% |
| race to twist | 0.12 mi | -75 ft | -11.2% |
| OLD VERSION - Techy DH (2016) | 0.57 mi | -269 ft | -8.8% |
| Sugar Run to German Flats (Just DH) | 1.47 mi | -499 ft | -6.4% |
| Sugar Run to German Flats (Just DH) | 1.47 mi | -499 ft | -6.4% |
| OLD VERSION - Sugar Run (last sign down) - jumps | 0.63 mi | -272 ft | -8.0% |