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Woodstock Nordic Center More than 40km of groomed and ungroomed trails span from Mount Peg and Mount Tom. Beginners can ride the groomed ski trails for a more classic experience, or take the ungroomed hiking trails for an exhilarating time. Rentals and tours are available. 76 South Street, Woodstock 802-457-6674 or woodstockinn.com Jay Peak Nordic Center In close proximity to our Canadian neighbors, the Jay Peak Nordic Center offers more than 12½ miles of trails with rolling hills, steep pitches, and winding trails. The West Bowl Nordic Trail boasts routes desirable for fat biking as well as for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay Peak 802-988-2611 or jaypeakresort.com Fellowship of The Wheel This nonprofit organization encourages and maintains more than 100 miles of public, multipurpose trails with seven trail networks in seven towns within Chittenden County. The trails feature beautiful views of nature as well as historical sites and are open to anyone to ride from the designated parking areas. Cady Hill Forest Part of the Stowe Trails Partnership, Cady Hill Forest is considered their flagship network. Astonishing views, diversity in terrain, and proximity to the town of Stowe make this trail system one of the most popular in Vermont. Both skilled and novice riders can enjoy the trails and their varying levels of difficulty. Stowe 802-585-1001 or stowetrails.org Viking Nordic Center Londonderry, Vermont is home to one of the oldest cross-country ski centers in all of North America. The soft and smooth ground on their inner trail system, combined with the more difficult extended loops throughout the woods, welcomes beginners and experts to ride their fat bikes on the many trails. 615 Little Pond Road, Londonderry 802-824-3933 or vikingnordic.com Mad River Riders Located in the Mad River Valley, Mad River Riders have created a spectacular, multipurpose network of trails spanning nearly 50 miles. The Blueberry Lake trails are perfect for beginners and experts. Check out the trails at Eurich Pond, Chase Brook Town Forest, Camel’s Hump, and Phen Basin State Forests, which offer more technical routes. Waitsfield madriverriders.com Stratton Mountain Nordic Center Stratton’s 12 kilometers of trails are open daily in the winter and are the perfect introduction for those who are new to fat biking. Their system of routes that wind through the woods in the Sun Bowl base area provide a quiet escape to explore from atop a bike. Lessons and bike rentals available. 5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton 802-297-4567 or stratton.com Chittenden County fotwheel.org HUBERT SCHRIEBL VTMAG.COM VTMAG.COM HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 2019 2019 29 29