Borderlands Hiking Mountain Biking Trail System

Bicycling Hiking Trails In VT NH ME & Quebec Mountains

Mountain Biking is a fast-growing sport and can be the basis for your next New England vacation. The reforestation of northern New England forests combined with the efforts of hard-working trail building volunteers to create some sensational off-road mountain dirt biking destinations. Seven sensational mountain biking areas have joined forces to create Borderlands – a world-class mountain biking destination. We salute the efforts of this New England travel ambassador civic-minded organization.

The Borderlands Trail System is growing and now incorporates two nations (US & Canada), three New England states(Vermont, New Hampshire, & Maine) and seven mountain biking destinations.

Let us begin with a Maine visit. The town famous for skiing is also a home of Mahoosuc Pathways – miles of mountain trails overlooking Bethel, Maine. Get outside and bike Community Forest, Second Nature Adventure Challenge, Borderlands, and Bacon Hill. Bethel is now a favorite mountain biking destination.

MAHOOSUC PATHWAYS
BETHEL, ME
For up to the minute trail stats and biking information, visit mahoosucpathways.org. Maine Living provides Maine Mountain Biking Trails and Maine Hiking information.

In the Northeast Kingdom, Vermont the internationally known Kingdom Trails features more than 100 miles of singletrack fun. This is one of the top mountain biking destinations in the entire USA. Local lodging at NEK Inns, resorts and hotels.

KINGDOM TRAILS
EAST BURKE, VERMONT

The picture-perfect town Craftsbury, Vermont is home of the Craftsbury Center. Mountain biking and with village and country views does not get any better than this. Visit Vermont Living Magazine for Green Mountain hiking, and biking trail suggestions. Smugglers’ Notch Resort also offers mountain biking trails and miles of hiking trails.

CRAFTSBURY
CRAFTSBURY CENTER, VERMONT
craftsbury.com

Parker Mountain in Littleton, NH is an opportunity for a family biking vacation and can include a visit to the longest candy counter in America, a real pancake breakfast from Polly’s Pancake Parlor in nearby Sugar Hill, and a stay at a historic White Mountain hotel. Littleton is one of America’s best small-town Main Streets featuring a bike shop, an amazing musical instrument store, craft brews, a great Thai food restaurant, and on-street parking (bring your quarters).

Parker Mountain
Littleton, NH
www.prkrmtn.org

Profile Trails provides challenging mountain slopes and stunning views of the White Mountains. Bike more than 30 miles of trails including some of the most challenging paths in the state. More Profile Trails info at nemba.org/chapters/fanemba.

The New Hampshire Grand region is also a fantastic place to spend your mountain biking adventure. Coos County is the northernmost New Hampshire county a wonderful mountain destination for riders of all skill level. Coos Trails wind through the great north woods, Moose Brook State Park and along north country streams. Nearby Gorham, NH offers local dining, lodging, fast food chow, and some cool boutiques.

COÖS TRAILS
GORHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
cooscyclingclub.org

Your mountain biking adventure can take you across the US/Canada border into East Hereford, Quebec. The views of the Borderlands can be breathtaking. Explore the Circuits Frontieres biking trails and lodging options at their website.

CIRCUITS FRONTIÈRES
EAST HEREFORD, QUÉBEC
circuitsfrontieres.com

Franconia Inn, 1300 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH 03580
"In the Land of Big Mountains and Small Villages." Nestled in the heart of the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, The Franconia Inn is a full service country inn, where casual elegance and exquisite cuisine are just waiting to welcome you. Please visit our website for more information.
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Partridge Cabins, 3 Partridge Road, US Route 3, Pittsburg, NH 03592 | Ph: 603-538-6380
Visit Partridge Cabins and Lodge - the four season place to be. We have 600 feet of lake frontage on First Connecticut Lake. We offer housekeeping cabins situated amidst the shade of sheltering spruce and fir trees. Completely winterized cabins with gas heaters, private baths, with hot and cold running water, electricity, and full kitchen facilities. All cabins are attractively furnished, and accommodate 4-8 people. Snowmobile, cross-country ski, hike, moose watch, and let's not forget fishing and hunting! Summer, fall, winter, and spring, you will find Partridge Lodge & Cabins most pleasing.
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The Governor's House in Hyde Park, 100 Main Street, Hyde Park, VT 05655 | 866-800-6888
Centerpiece of a quiet village, the completely restored historic mansion offers modern comfort with the gracious elegance of an earlier time. Period furnishings. Bedroom fireplaces. Mountain views. Jane Austen weekends. Afternoon tea. Small private events and weddings. The perfect elopement package.
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West Mountain Inn, River Road, Arlington, VT 05250 | 802-375-6516
Nestled on a mountainside, the century old, seven gabled West Mountain Inn invites guests to discover its many treasures. Distinctively decorated guest rooms, comfortable common areas, 150 woodland acres with wildflowers, a bird sanctuary, and llamas. Miles of wilderness ski or hiking trails and the Battenkill River provide seasonal outdoor activities. Private dining and meeting rooms, A unique space for celebrations of weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, or business meetings.
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Smugglers’ Notch Vermont, America’s Family Resort, 4323 VT Rt.108, Jeffersonville, VT | 802-332-6854
SMUGGLERS' NOTCH RESORT. At America's Family Resort, experience Mountain Resort Village living, award-winning children's programs, family activities, 3 big mountains of skiing and snowboarding, plus entertainment, dining, shopping, year-round Zipline Canopy Tours & more. Family Fun Guaranteed. Smuggs offers four season Vermont family vacation experiences unlike any other!
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Bromley View Inn, 522 Vermont Rte. 30, Bondville, VT 05340 | 802-297-1459
Bromley View Inn is located between Manchester, Bromley Mountain Resort and Stratton Mountain Resort. Our guests will find themselves in an activity haven with six ski areas within an hour, five golf courses within a half hour, superior hiking and snowshoeing, plenty of waterways for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing; and some of Vermont's best shopping and antiquing in the towns of Manchester, Arlington, Londonderry, Weston, Peru, and Dorset.
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The Wildflower Inn, 2059 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 | 802-626-8310
Trailside Lodging in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Your next great adventure awaits at The Wildflower. A four-season destination property for the best in outdoor recreation and Vermont experiences. With our 25-room Inn, full-service restaurant, pub, Village Sport bike shop (with rentals) and KCE guide company right on the property, you will have everything you need to make the most of your Vermont visit.
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The Vermont Inn, 78 Cream Hill Road, Mendon, VT 05701 | 802-775-0708
The Quintessential New England Country Inn. The Vermont Inn is located in the Green Mountains, halfway between Rutland and Killington. The Vermont Inn has been welcoming guests since the 1940s. Originally built as a farmhouse in the 1840s, the inn now features 15 individually decorated guest rooms and suites. Sensational Vermont Breakfast, Pet Friendly rooms available. Seasonal outdoor pool. Inquire about small weddings, family gatherings, or special requests.
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