Hiking
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The Sugarbush hiking trails and free and open to the public every day! Pick up a hard copy of the trail map at The Adventure Gear Shop at Lincoln Peak or use an online version. Hike a quick loop up Gatehouse or go all the way to the top of the mountain and link up with the Long Trail. You can even combine a higher elevation hike with a scenic lift ride up to the top of the Super Bravo chairlift.
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PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM THE ONGOING HEAVEN'S GATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. With active construction happening throughout the summer and the fall, please be aware of increased vehicle traffic around the mountain. All work-roads at Sugarbush are multi-use routes, which includes various types of mountain vehicles.
There is limited access to Lincoln Peak Summit, please follow the trail to the observation deck and/or access to the Long Trail. With highly sensitive habitat restoration taking place at the summit, please follow the signage and do not walk on or move wood and rocks around. No fires!
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There is limited access to Lincoln Peak Summit, please follow the trail to the observation deck and/or access to the Long Trail. With highly sensitive habitat restoration taking place at the summit, please follow the signage and do not walk on or move wood and rocks around. No fires!
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Hiking at Lincoln Peak
Click to learn more about our trails here at Lincoln Peak. Enjoy a sunrise or a sunset from the summit, maybe a picnic at Allyn's Lodge or take the kids for a walk through the woods.
Hiking Map
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Beginner Trails
Lollipop Loop
Easy | approx. 1.1 mi | elev. gain: 100ft | approx. 30min -1hr
Trailhead: Corner of Sugarbush Access Road and Inferno Road
Route: The Lollipop Trail follows the Clay Brook and does a loop back onto itself or turn right into the lower parking area and follow the trail alongside the Sugarbush Access Road.
Super Bravo Loop
Easy | approx. 1.0 mi | elev. gain: 750ft | approx. 45min -1hr
Trailhead: Super Bravo Lift
Route: Head up the work road to the left towards the Valley House. Cross under the Valley House lift onto Coffee Run ski trail. This trail will cross under the Super Bravo chair lift and continue straight onto Lower Jester ski trail. Take the first right onto Header ski trail. Turn right onto Castlerock Run Out ski trail back to the base area.
Easy | approx. 1.1 mi | elev. gain: 100ft | approx. 30min -1hr
Trailhead: Corner of Sugarbush Access Road and Inferno Road
Route: The Lollipop Trail follows the Clay Brook and does a loop back onto itself or turn right into the lower parking area and follow the trail alongside the Sugarbush Access Road.
Super Bravo Loop
Easy | approx. 1.0 mi | elev. gain: 750ft | approx. 45min -1hr
Trailhead: Super Bravo Lift
Route: Head up the work road to the left towards the Valley House. Cross under the Valley House lift onto Coffee Run ski trail. This trail will cross under the Super Bravo chair lift and continue straight onto Lower Jester ski trail. Take the first right onto Header ski trail. Turn right onto Castlerock Run Out ski trail back to the base area.
Intermediate Trail
Sleeper Road to Castle Rock Runout Loop
Moderate | approx. 3.1 mi | elev. gain: 750ft | approx.1.5-2 hours
Trailhead: Gate House Lift
Route: Start up Sleeper Road to the left of Gate House lift. Follow the work road up to the top of Gate House lift for views of the base area and Mad River Valley. Pass North Lynx lift on your right and head to Castlerock Run Out ski trail (multi-use) to descend back to the base area.
Gatehouse Woods Loop
Moderate | approx. 2.5 mi | elev. gain: 750ft | approx.1.5-2 hours
Trailhead: Gate House Lift
Route: Half of this loop is on a more rugged hiking/biking trail in the woods. Start up Sleeper Road to the left of Gate House lift looking for the yellow hiking trail signs in the woods to the left. Follow the Gate House Woods Trail until it intersects with the Castlerock Run Out ski trail (multi-use). Turn left and continue straight on the Castlerock Run Out trail back to the base area.
Moderate | approx. 3.1 mi | elev. gain: 750ft | approx.1.5-2 hours
Trailhead: Gate House Lift
Route: Start up Sleeper Road to the left of Gate House lift. Follow the work road up to the top of Gate House lift for views of the base area and Mad River Valley. Pass North Lynx lift on your right and head to Castlerock Run Out ski trail (multi-use) to descend back to the base area.
Gatehouse Woods Loop
Moderate | approx. 2.5 mi | elev. gain: 750ft | approx.1.5-2 hours
Trailhead: Gate House Lift
Route: Half of this loop is on a more rugged hiking/biking trail in the woods. Start up Sleeper Road to the left of Gate House lift looking for the yellow hiking trail signs in the woods to the left. Follow the Gate House Woods Trail until it intersects with the Castlerock Run Out ski trail (multi-use). Turn left and continue straight on the Castlerock Run Out trail back to the base area.
Advanced Trail
Lower Jester to Allyn's Lodge
Moderate | approx. 2 mi. one way | elev. gain: 1,600ft | approx. 1-1.5 hours one way
Trailhead: Bottom of Super Bravo Lift
Route: Head up the work road to the left towards the Valley House. Cross under the Valley House lift onto Coffee Run ski trail. At the 7th switchback, there is an out and back spur trail (Organgrinder Flats ski trail) which goes off to the right. Stay left onto Reverse Traverse ski trail to continue towards the top of Valley House lift/Allyn’s Lodge. Take in the views from the top of the lift, then turn right onto Valley House Traverse ski trail. Bear left at the next fork and Allyn’s Lodge will be a short distance ahead. Ride the lift down, or head to Allyn's Lodge and continue the adventure.
Top of Heaven's Gate from Allyn's Lodge
Moderate | approx. 2.0 mi round trip | elev. gain: 700ft | approx.1.5 hours
Trailhead: Allyn's Lodge
Route: Head up the work road to the left from Allyn's Lodge. Stay to the left and head uphill and continue up Jester ski trail to the summit where you will find a large observation deck with 360° views and access to the Long Trail. **PLEASE KEEP CLEAR OF THE HEAVEN'S GATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND KEEP AWAY FROM RE-VEGETATION EFFORTS**
Moderate | approx. 2 mi. one way | elev. gain: 1,600ft | approx. 1-1.5 hours one way
Trailhead: Bottom of Super Bravo Lift
Route: Head up the work road to the left towards the Valley House. Cross under the Valley House lift onto Coffee Run ski trail. At the 7th switchback, there is an out and back spur trail (Organgrinder Flats ski trail) which goes off to the right. Stay left onto Reverse Traverse ski trail to continue towards the top of Valley House lift/Allyn’s Lodge. Take in the views from the top of the lift, then turn right onto Valley House Traverse ski trail. Bear left at the next fork and Allyn’s Lodge will be a short distance ahead. Ride the lift down, or head to Allyn's Lodge and continue the adventure.
Top of Heaven's Gate from Allyn's Lodge
Moderate | approx. 2.0 mi round trip | elev. gain: 700ft | approx.1.5 hours
Trailhead: Allyn's Lodge
Route: Head up the work road to the left from Allyn's Lodge. Stay to the left and head uphill and continue up Jester ski trail to the summit where you will find a large observation deck with 360° views and access to the Long Trail. **PLEASE KEEP CLEAR OF THE HEAVEN'S GATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND KEEP AWAY FROM RE-VEGETATION EFFORTS**
Expert Trails
Castle Rock Summit
Hard | approx. 6 mi. round trip | elev. gain: 2,300ft | approx. 5-7 hours one way
Trailhead: Super Bravo Lift
Route: Head up the work road under the Super Bravo lift. After passing the maintenance shed and groomers, bear to the right on Castlerock Run Out ski trail, following Clay Brook up the mountain. Continue straight and to the right passing the base of Castlerock lift. Turn left onto Troll Road ski trail and follow to the summit where you will find the Castlerock Hut and magnificent views to the East.
Hard | approx. 6 mi. round trip | elev. gain: 2,300ft | approx. 5-7 hours one way
Trailhead: Super Bravo Lift
Route: Head up the work road under the Super Bravo lift. After passing the maintenance shed and groomers, bear to the right on Castlerock Run Out ski trail, following Clay Brook up the mountain. Continue straight and to the right passing the base of Castlerock lift. Turn left onto Troll Road ski trail and follow to the summit where you will find the Castlerock Hut and magnificent views to the East.
Lift tickets, drinks, snacks, and other supplies for your hike are available for purchase at the Gate House Adventure Gear Shop. Our staff are also happy to answer any questions you have about hiking at Sugarbush. All hikers should come prepared with sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. A backpack with water, snacks, hat, warm clothes, and a map is highly recommended.
In case of emergency at the resort, call 802-583-6567.
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In case of emergency at the resort, call 802-583-6567.
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Adventure Gear Shop
The Adventure Gear Shop has everything you need to outfit your adventure.
Mad River Path
Mad River Path
"The Mad River Path Association operates 15 miles of valley-floor trails in Warren, Fayston, and Waitsfield. The Path is accessible to a wide range of users in all seasons. While we are striving for greater accessibility, at the moment, the majority of our trails are minimally improved and are not ADA-accessible. The path surface varies from mowed grass and natural forest floor to compacted gravel, boardwalks, and pavement. MRP is used for running, biking, dog walking, bird watching, commuting, accessing the Mad River, and connecting to other trails and recreational assets. While the MRP is working towards its mission of connecting Warren, Waitsfield, and Moretown with a continuous path."
Mad River Path
"The Mad River Path Association operates 15 miles of valley-floor trails in Warren, Fayston, and Waitsfield. The Path is accessible to a wide range of users in all seasons. While we are striving for greater accessibility, at the moment, the majority of our trails are minimally improved and are not ADA-accessible. The path surface varies from mowed grass and natural forest floor to compacted gravel, boardwalks, and pavement. MRP is used for running, biking, dog walking, bird watching, commuting, accessing the Mad River, and connecting to other trails and recreational assets. While the MRP is working towards its mission of connecting Warren, Waitsfield, and Moretown with a continuous path."
Mad River Path
Blueberry Lake
Blueberry Lake
Check out the Blueberry Lake trail network just up the road in the Green Mountain National Forest. Hike or bike around the network of trails, enjoy the scenic overlook and/or take a dip in Blueberry Lake.
Blueberry Lake
Check out the Blueberry Lake trail network just up the road in the Green Mountain National Forest. Hike or bike around the network of trails, enjoy the scenic overlook and/or take a dip in Blueberry Lake.
Blueberry Lake
Sunset Ledge - The Long Trail
Sunset Ledge
A short hike with a big reward. Parking at the top of Lincoln Gap, follow the Long Trail south to Sunset ledge, approximately 1.1 miles from the trailhead. Keep an eye on weather conditions as you are traversing the ridgeline. Sunset Ledge offers views of Lake Champlain and The Adirondacks. Total Distance: 2.2mi and an elevation gain of 430ft.
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A short hike with a big reward. Parking at the top of Lincoln Gap, follow the Long Trail south to Sunset ledge, approximately 1.1 miles from the trailhead. Keep an eye on weather conditions as you are traversing the ridgeline. Sunset Ledge offers views of Lake Champlain and The Adirondacks. Total Distance: 2.2mi and an elevation gain of 430ft.
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Monroe Skyline - The Long Trail
Monroe Skyline - The Long Trail
Looking for a challenge? Learn more about the Long Trail, which runs the length of Vermont, and its various sections in and around the Mad River Valley. The Monroe Skyline, which traverses App Gap to Lincoln Gap, is a rugged 10.2mi point-to-point trail. Visit Mad River Glen, Mt. Ellen and Lincoln Peak's summits all in one hike. Learn more about the Monroe Skyline here and remember to practice safe hiking techniques.
Looking for a challenge? Learn more about the Long Trail, which runs the length of Vermont, and its various sections in and around the Mad River Valley. The Monroe Skyline, which traverses App Gap to Lincoln Gap, is a rugged 10.2mi point-to-point trail. Visit Mad River Glen, Mt. Ellen and Lincoln Peak's summits all in one hike. Learn more about the Monroe Skyline here and remember to practice safe hiking techniques.
Hiking around the Mad River Valley
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