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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.
You can check out what we have been up to at uvmba.org/about/board-activity.
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> Select UVMBA as your primary chapter, of course uvmba.org/join-uvmba/
DONE, thanks for the reminder!
Thanks for the shout out WAMBA!
When you re-up your UVMBA membership- which it is time to do BTW- think about how much you enjoy riding the amazing trails of our friends, neighbors and partners at WAMBA (Woodstock) and ATA (Ascutney), and consider them as add-on chapters. The additional money goes straight to the chapters, and from there to local trails and resources.
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Hi Friends, Welcome back to another year of joy in the woods on single-track. The Aqueduct Trails, Mt. Peg Trails, and Suicide 6 Trails are free to the public for biking, running, hiking and dog walking due to your generous support. Thank you to new and returning members. If you haven’t renewe...If you find downed trees and other hazards on trails- please use the trailforks to report them! www.trailforks.com/about/features/trail_reporting/
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Trail reporting is one of the core features of Trailforks and one which we provide a lot of functionality around. We have created many features to make trail reporting faster, more flexible and ultimatly more relevant. The main feature is the versatile "trail reports" which provide several different... Landmark Tract, known popularly as Boston Lot, is benefiting from the quickest mud season anyone can remember- open! However, plenty of trails are closed and are marked off with rope, as well as marked closed on trailforks. Trails may close again after Saturday, so make sure to click here for the latest trail status: uvmba.org/localtrails/lebanon/ Remember, *red means closed* on the map.
This early opening is a GIFT, and much earlier than we normally are able to open. Therefore, we ask even more than usual: please respect all closures.
We are keeping the DHMC entrance closed for now, please use the nature walk entrance and favoring the trails around Crafts is recommended.
The Craft side of the network is the best choice for now.
Will you choose UVMBA as your primary or an add-on chapter? Can't go wrong either way!VT! Vermont Mountain Bike Association!
Ascutney Trails Association, and Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association (UVMBA) Family style FTW!
Fat bike season is over in Landmark / Boston Lot.
It was a good run- and extra long! Look for re-opening for "regular season" sometime in May.
We are looking for a few new directors for our board.
The UVMBA is currently seeking applications from members who may be interested in serving on the board of directors. We are looking for someone creative with a passion for mountain biking and multi-use trail stewardship. Skills in marketing, communications and social media would be an asset.
Responsibilities would include a 1-2 hour monthly board meeting (usually Wednesday evening at 6pm), 1-2 hours of sub-committee work per month as well as attending club events.
You can check out what we have been up to at uvmba.org/about/board-activity.
If you are interested in joining the board, please drop us a line at info@uvmba.org. Please be sure to highlight your skills and strengths as you tell us a little something about yourself. We look forward to hearing from you!
The guys from Claremont catching an excellent mid-March morning fat ride.
Conditions in Landmark FYI: still mostly frozen, and OPEN, for now- see below for more details, or check open/ close status here (scroll down to the map, green means open, red is closed): uvmba.org/localtrails/lebanon/
Daniel Vigneault Matt Johnson having a blast , getting the last, of the winter rides in.
Below is from the listserv just a few days ago (when it was very warm). To be in the know or exchange info with other UVMBA members, join here: groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uvmba/join Are the trails at Landmark Tract / Boston Lot still open? It's complicated; but the simple answer is yes. Although it would probably not be advisable to run or bike in there for the next day or so. Wait till the temps are cooler and the ground is firm. Or, just wait until people you see out running are wearing more than one article of clothing at a time. We (the UVMBA board) decided to approach impending "big close" / 2021 mud season by allowing people to use the trails until mud becomes an issue damaging the longer term health of the year-round trails. Meaning, it's okay at this point if the "snow trails" become non-optimal, but the "dirt trails" must be protected. Since the snowpack's days are limited, we decided not to go through super fast cycling open/ closes. For the near future and up until spring closing, the best times will be morning following overnight freezing temps, and trail use should be avoided after mid-morning or so. Since all of this is "clear as mud" if you have questions or need more info, reply here, or write us at info@uvmba.org Use the Nature Walk parking lot at your own risk. If the gate closer to the condos is closed, it means the parking lot may not be passable, or escapable. This may still be the case if the gate is open.
FYI: Landmark trails open through Sunday (at least)- but very soon to close for extended spring thaw
Any idea on the snow to ice ratio currently?
check trail status here, as always: uvmba.org/localtrails/lebanon/
March is one of the best biking seasons! But also near the end......
Leah Nicholson getting after it in Landmark. pc: Jerry Halstead.
(trails are temporarily closed- photo is from Saturday)
It's getting warm out there... Landmark/Boston Lot is closed, likely to open Thursday and close again for the weekend. As always, check Trailforks for the most current open and closed status uvmba.org/localtrails/lebanon/
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Landmark/Boston Lot trail network Trail Heads: Entrances are located across from the Wilder Dam, the southern DHMC road, and Nature Walk. Nature Walk is the most used trailhead, many group rides l…I’m not seeing where to check for trail closures on that site . is it back open for riding?
Get your last rides in (for now)! Snow is a coming, and the Boston Lot/ Landmark trail system will likely be closed starting Tues through most of next weekend. Check here (or trailforks) for the latest conditions, and please respect the closures. uvmba.org/localtrails/lebanon/
Snowshoeing always welcome and very much appreciated.
Thanks for the advice but I wasn't able to locate any latest (or even old) trail conditions on the link you provided. I love Trailforks. My only complaint is their process for reporting trail conditions is incredibly cumbersome to the point where, for all intents and purposes, Trailforks is not a viable resource for trail conditions.
Well packed, loose powder- a variety of trail conditions out there. But all good for Stuart Lander, heading out for a cold mid-morning ride in Boston Lot.
We will be out "plowing", aka grooming, the Landmark trails this evening- Check trailforks for status updates www.trailforks.com/
pc: NH DOT
Time for the UVMBA Annual meeting! Find it on the home page of UVMBA.org. Watch at your leisure for the skinny on 2020, and the opportunity for UVMBA swag- not too leisurely, swag is limited!
This year it will not be beers and tacos, or seeing old friends and new, but we still have info, updates and SWAG- and free beers! W The “meeting” includes updates about new trails, the results so far on emtbs, where your money goes, and more.
We are searching for a few new Directors for the Board. We have had to postpone the election planned for this year’s meeting to our 2022 meeting. There will be about 3 spots up for grabs in Jan 2022, and we encourage you to start thinking about it now, and those interested to attend some meetings (currently virtual and monthly) over the next year, to get a better feel for what is entailed.
Boston Lot (aka Landmark) open- get out those spikes! As always- you can see the most current trail status here uvmba.org/localtrails/lebanon/