Cady Hill Forest — Attraction in Stowe

Cady Hill Forest is an amazing trail system maintained by the Stowe Mountian bike Club. Cady was hammered by wind last year causing extensive damage to trees and the underlying trail system but they have been hard at work rebuilding. While several trails are still under repair/ temporarily closed the remainder of the system continues to be worth the trip. Flowing trails with berms and jumps, technical trails with roots/rock/and some ladder features cater to most ability levels and riding styles. Not to mention there are plenty of opportunities for Apres' action in either stowe...

An excellent series of trails, some connections of which are not fully marked. It’s pretty tight, so anywhere you lose track of where you are you can travel another 0.1-0.25 miles along the trail and reconnect with a well-marked section of trail. Lots of roots, pretty challenging if you’re running or hiking depending on how your legs are, but a great variety. Sap bucket and macutchan are two easy trails where you can travel fast and enjoy the scenery without worrying...

Great hike, very easy for new hikers. Very popular, many people on the trails running and biking. Wide trails which are clear of brush and debris. Maps posted at entrance and also about midway through the hike path I chose. I picked up 7 new birds on my Merlin app! :-) My group was walkers and we were constantly on the lookout for bikers - if that bothers you, stay away. It would be dangerous for very young kids or people who can't stay aware of...