UVMBA maintains and expands access to multi-use, non-motorized trails in the Upper Valley of NH and VT, including the towns of Lebanon, Hanover, Hartford, Norwich, Plainfield and others. We are a volunteer, community-driven organization dedicated to being responsible trail stewards.
Trail work reminder for tomorrow.
5:30 PM at the Nature Walk Entrance.
We're going to tackle some of the exceptionally rooty sections on lower rabbit hole. We all know how much better this trail flows with even an inch of snow on it in the winter, so we hope to recreate at least some of that flow in the summer by remove dead roots, rock armoring, and adding dirt to smooth things out a bit.
UVMBA will supply the tools, but bring your own water, bug spray, gloves, etc. No RSVP required. All ages and abilities welcome!
New trail day in Boston Lot!*
Warrior Princess drops down from Hardwoods Connect to Bruce Lee. It's full of steep rollers, fun little drops, and some really amazing rock work. We're not going to call it downhill only because I'm sure someone can climb it, but we'll just strongly recommend going down it (start from Hardwoods Connect). Go check it out!
*okay, okay it's not brand new, but we just got around to posting about it.
Wow!
Absolutely!
Ryan Frost time to go try it!
Calling Artists! As some may have seen, the backside of the Nature Walk changing room has been "adorned" with some unsanctioned artwork. We are looking for a volunteer to repurpose the existing artwork into something a little more appealing. Please shoot us a DM for details if you're interested!
UVMBA had a superb weekend down at Ascutney Flow State getting in lots of great riding and socializing with other VMBA chapters.
UVMBA members James and Jeremy held down the fort at the table and provided the entertainment with homemade random tandem bikes and races!
Thank you so much for bringing shenanigans fun!!! Quality entertainment. 🙌
We had a great, albeit a bit toasty, trail work night last week where we added a couple of small berms on Minor Threat (photos above). We have a couple more opportunities to get involved with trail work in August.
• Tuesday, August 2nd: 5:30 PM
• Tuesday, August 16th: 5:30 PM
Like last time, we’ll go out and do a quick project or two that will help trails flow better and hopefully be more fun for everyone.
UVMBA will supply the tools, but bring your own water, bug spray, gloves, etc. No RSVP required. All ages and abilities welcome!
We plan to go out rain or shine but will cancel if there is thunder and lightning.
We’re starting a weeknight trail work series where we’ll tackle small, but rewarding, ~2-hour projects in Boston Lot. Our first night is this Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 20th. 6-8PM at Nature Walk Entrance.
Our plan is to continue the work we started on Minor Threat at the spring workday. This trail sees a lot of use, so we want to make it more sustainable and fun for all users. The work will consist of mostly moving dirt and small bits of rock armoring. We also plan to add berms to a handful of corners to help the trail flow better.
UVMBA will supply the tools, but bring your own water, bug spray, gloves, etc. No RSVP required. All ages and abilities welcome!
Can’t make this week, but hope to get involved in the future? We’re planning to make weeknight trail work a regular thing and will be posting about additional events in the coming weeks.
Nature alert! There are baby birds in the changing room and 2 turtles laying eggs around the Nature Walk Trailhead. Please be cautious so as not to disturb or harm these friends when using the trailhead. And remember to always observe and admire the wildlife from a distance
only noticed these guys because I was actually changing; I assume their parents left because I scared them- they look hungry!
I’ll tell Kobe, The Great Turtle Hunter Dog!
and a mini-turtle too!
Hartford Town Forest trail workday Saturday, June 4th from 8:30 to noon! Work will include building a new bridge, drainage
work, improving treadway, installing signage and
blazing. Bring water, tick and eye protection, hand
tools (shovels, loppers, small saws, etc.) Cookout to
follow.
thanks in advance everyone- can't make it myself!
It’s mountain biking season, and that means it’s also membership season! We can’t do it without you!
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#doitforthestickers
Thanks for the reminder... Started to do this last week then got sidetracked!
Mark your calendars for our 2022 Spring Workday!
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The wait is nearly over! Landmark/Boston Lot trails mostly opening this Friday, 4/22! Everything is looking pretty dry except for Route 10 and Canyon/Pathfinder.
Yesss!
Can’t wait!!
Wohoooo!!
Maxxis ESC Stans Enduro Series at Arrowhead Recreation Area NH in Claremont, NH on September 10-11, 2022
Claremont's Arrowhead Recreation Area may not be on most people's radars, but after last year's event, we can confirm that it has the goods. Steep, loamy trails wind their way down the steep 500' vertical hillside nestled in the Granite State's Monadnock region. Amazing how much fun and length is packed into the hill!
Rider: Kale Cushman
Picture: Andrew Santoro
Won't be long and trails will be opening up! 🤞We have Some new sections as well as new trails in the works now..This season will bring even more roudyness. Can't wait to share it!!!
are these trails dry yet? how are the conditions?
Got kiddos? Little Bellas is an incredible mountain bike-based educational program for kids who identify as female or non-binary, hosted right here on our home trails at Landmark/Boston Lot. They have weekly camps for ages 7-15 throughout the summer. Last we heard there were still some spots left, but they're sure to fill up fast!
littlebellas.com/register/
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Dates: 3/27 | 4/3 | 4/8 or 4/10 (Free Day at the Sea Otter Classic Camp) | 4/24 | 5/1 | 5/9 (Mon on Mother's Day) | 5/15 | 5/22 at 4:00 - 6:00pm (Rain Date if needed: 5/29) Landmark/Boston Lot trails are officially closed for mud season. Now is a great time to bring your bike to one of our lovely sponsor bike shops and have it ready to rip when we reopen sometime around May!
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Special thanks to our UVMBA Sponsors. Be sure to visit and thank them for supporting and promoting fantastic multi-use trails in the Upper Valley. In… The Annual Meeting and UVMBA Board member elections are a week away! We hope to see all of you there, but don't worry if you can't make it - you can still cast your vote online here: forms.gle/rLR33QBrD13W2xqd6. This ballot will be available until 3/30.
Please note you must be a 2021-2022 or 2022-2023 UVMBA member for your vote to be counted. uvmba.org/join-uvmba/
UVMBA board election January 2022
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Ballot will be available for one week after the annual meeting. Each member may vote once. The board currently consists of: President: Liz Burdette (up for re-election) Vice President: Chris Sweitzer ... Walk, Bike, Ride Leb – Online Survey
What would help you and others to get around Lebanon by foot, bike and bus more often--and with less stress? Take a visual stroll with us through the Walk, Bike, Ride Leb plan’s themes and take a brief survey to share your thoughts with the City of Lebanon decision-makers. Access the Public Input Portal here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3b10f826f1af4779a9da256f33127a81
Walk, Bike, Ride Leb will be a plan to create a safe, comfortable, and connected walking and bicycling network in the City of Lebanon, including connections to public transportation. Learn more at lebanonnh.gov/WalkBikeRideLeb.
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View information about the Lebanon Multimodal / Complete Streets Implementation Plan. We have a date! The UVMBA 2022 Annual Meeting will be March 23rd at 6:30pm and will be hosted by our good friends at TRAIL BREAK Taps + Tacos!
We are still looking for candidates to fill a couple vacant board seats, to please email info@uvmba.org if you're interested in running. Some details of the commitment are included in the event description.
See you there!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Landmark/Boston Lot trails are OPEN! We are getting into the freeze/thaw cycle time of year, so please pay attention to conditions and stay off the trails if they are soft and muddy.
Was today's snow wet and deep enough for there to be packed snow on the trails tomorrow?
It’s bit icy😬
Is winter over? Landmark/Boston Lot trails are closed until they either freeze again or dry out for the spring.
Have trails re-frozen enough to re-open?
Landmark/Boston Lot is open again! Huge thanks to the groomers. Word is Minor Threat is straight up treacherous so beware of that
Great job! Thanks so much for the work.
Thanks Groomers, your work makes the trails awesome!
Sooooo... Minor Threat is a Major Threat?
Thanks soo much!