Thread: New England Bike Park Info

Biking season is almost around the corner and so I was wondering if someone could tell me more about freeride biking options close to Boston.

In the past I have ridden a lot at the Fells (reachable by bike), Lynn Woods (that's where we go most of the time), Wompatuck (occasionally), etc.

However, I miss the human-made features of bike parks. I have heard rumors about Vietnam Trails having such structures -- is this true? Is there anything close to Boston or do I have to go to Highland Mountain Bike Park?

Since we're already on the topic, what's the best choice for riding lift-served in New England from Boston? I've been to Highland and Attitash a few times, but due to the lack of more enthusiastic non-sissy riding partners (i.e., my riding partners love the pedal fests mentioned above) I haven't seen much else.

Thoughts?

Sunday River? little bit of a drive, but pretty sick

One reply? Is that all?

Man you are in the epicenter of united states bike parks.


Platekill
Diablo (mountain creek)
Whiteface
Highlands

and at least two others I can't remember at the moment........

All the ones I can think of have been listed all ready. maybe try posting on www.bustedspoke.com its a bike forum centered around riding in new england/north east.

I seem to remember a ton of stuff being built on trails around the north shore (gloucester etc.) as that's where sinister moved to. Could be wrong, but I'd look into it. If you need to go more northwards, gimme a shout, as I'm probably down, despite my xc rides.

Originally Posted by kidwoo

Diablo (mountain creek)

Woot! Never actually riden there, but have skied there plenty (much more than enough). The place is pretty built up so I'm sure its not bad.
Even though it is NJ

There are a few "pirate parks" around. Some of them are way more fun than hangin' with the park rats at the ski areas. I have heard some pretty good stuff about Highlands though.

Originally Posted by schuss

I seem to remember a ton of stuff being built on trails around the north shore (gloucester etc.) as that's where sinister moved to. Could be wrong, but I'd look into it. If you need to go more northwards, gimme a shout, as I'm probably down, despite my xc rides.

You're probably talking about B & T's. I was there last summer and there was a bunch of man made features. Vietnam is worth checking out too, there's a ton of "natural" features that have been built there.

Thanks for the replies. I know about the big bike parks, but I had not heard about B & T (where is that?).

Over the last week I have heard conflicting things about Vietnam, but the bad responses might just have come from people who went there, but had no idea about where to find the good stuff.

Anyway, I'm going skiing one last time this weekend ...

The riding at Jiminy Peak in the Berkshires is super awesome. Especially with the high-speed six pack running. It's pretty much all the way across the state, but I don't think that it's any further than Attitash or SR.

http://www.jiminypeak.com/sum/s_biking.html

Isn't Highlands supposed to be all freechucker stunts? I haven't heard much about it recently.

Originally Posted by Dromond

The riding at Jiminy Peak in the Berkshires is super awesome. Especially with the high-speed six pack running. It's pretty much all the way across the state, but I don't think that it's any further than Attitash or SR.

http://www.jiminypeak.com/sum/s_biking.html

Isn't Highlands supposed to be all freechucker stunts? I haven't heard much about it recently.

Looks like there's some easier stuff too. They have youtubes up of each trail.
http://www.highlandmountain.com/visi...d/trailmap.php

Any idea when Mountain Creek opens? I'd love to get up there and rent a DH bike

Beginning of May. 5/3 maybe?

Originally Posted by Franz Klammer

Thanks for the replies. I know about the big bike parks, but I had not heard about B & T (where is that?).

Over the last week I have heard conflicting things about Vietnam, but the bad responses might just have come from people who went there, but had no idea about where to find the good stuff.

Anyway, I'm going skiing one last time this weekend ...

B & T's (in Gloucester- N. Shore) is on private land, so its not a great idea to just roll up there. If you keep an eye on BustedSpoke and hcor you will see people mention rides there and they'll often let others come along.

PS- I'm down for after-work Fells rides this spring & summer. In spite of my poor conditioning and track record of bailing out on rides (and showing up for ones everyone else bailed on), I now live a couple of miles from the place and am home by 4 most days. Word.

I'm bumping up this thread to find out whether people have any updates about

LIFT-SERVED DOWNHILL NEAR PORTLAND, ME.

I will be in Portland, Maine, this summer and I was hoping to spend a few weekends riding lift-served downhill in some of the nearby resorts. Is Sunday River the place to go?

Originally Posted by Franz Klammer

I'm bumping up this thread to find out whether people have any updates about

LIFT-SERVED DOWNHILL NEAR PORTLAND, ME.

I will be in Portland, Maine, this summer and I was hoping to spend a few weekends riding lift-served downhill in some of the nearby resorts. Is Sunday River the place to go?

Sunday river or HIGHLAND (no S at the end) is your best bet. Jiminy Peak is meh as they don't run the big lift all summer. Attitash has some stuff but biking isn't huge there.

Yup, Highland or SR, SR for more DH/New England type actual DH riding,
Highland for the more park oriented stuff, they have really expanded from everything i have heard, and the new trail last year, Hellion, and then Happy Hour which is new this year look insanely fun. They also have drops, a slopestyle course, dirt jumps, and a bunch of awesomeness.

Originally Posted by Franz Klammer

I'm bumping up this thread to find out whether people have any updates about

LIFT-SERVED DOWNHILL NEAR PORTLAND, ME.

I will be in Portland, Maine, this summer and I was hoping to spend a few weekends riding lift-served downhill in some of the nearby resorts. Is Sunday River the place to go?

You have Sunday River, Attitash and Highland within striking distance. Give me a shout when you go.

Enjoy portland, the food is fucking amazing.

Can't believe no one has mentioned Bromont? Haven't been in 2 years but from what I hear it's getting pretty damn good.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Looks like it will be a great summer!

Originally Posted by Franz Klammer

I'm bumping up this thread to find out whether people have any updates about

LIFT-SERVED DOWNHILL NEAR PORTLAND, ME.

I will be in Portland, Maine, this summer and I was hoping to spend a few weekends riding lift-served downhill in some of the nearby resorts. Is Sunday River the place to go?

Sunday Rive is the shit! Sooo much good stuff since they re-opened.
Highlands is obviously worth the extra drive.
Brdbury is funfunfun!!
River trail!!!
Shuttle runs on the Red Tail in NC are only an hour away.
Tons of other Dh runs, but they are secret

Originally Posted by schuss

You have Sunday River, Attitash and Highland within striking distance. Give me a shout when you go.

Enjoy portland, the food is fucking amazing.

I'll be in Portland from June 16. I'll bump this thread to gauge interest.