Old Center Fayston is a 3.7 mile network of advanced to expert single and double-track trails built for mountain-biking, but open to multiple uses. There are both flowy and technical sections on the trails. Loops are possible by connection on Old Center Fayston Road.
The section of Old Center Fayston Road between the lower trailhead and the Gumball crossing is not recommended for bikes.
For specific trail descriptions and other information, go to the Mad River Riders website or visit Trailforks.
Mad River Riders Trail Rules
This trail is part of the Mad River Valley Trails Collaborative.
The Collaborative is a watershed-wide network of lands and trails created through a partnership of local organizations, generous property owners, towns, the State of Vermont, the US Forest Service, and many volunteers. These trails reflect the Mad River Valley’s love of the outdoors and commitment to stewardship of land and recreational opportunities for current and future generations. Enjoy and help us care for this place. Click here to learn more and support recreation in the Mad River Valley.
The Mad River Riders, a founding chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA), maintain a 58+ mile network of multi-use trails throughout the Mad River Valley. Our trails are open to the public and free to use for biking, hiking, walking, running, skiing, and snowshoeing. We have something for everyone, from beginner friendly Tootsie Roll at Blueberry Lake, to the flow of Evolution, to the classic lines of Clinic and Cyclone, to the rocky challenge of Chain Gang.
Help us build more trails and maintain this awesome network; consider becoming a member or donating to the Trail Fund. Visit our website to learn more about our trails, events, rides, work days, and new projects.
Parking is available at the Pines Rest Area. To get there from downtown Waitfield, go north on VT-100. Turn right on Tremblay Road. Parking is on the right before the river. To reach the trailhead from this parking area, head south on VT-100 then turn right on Old Country Road. After 0.2 miles, turn right on Old Center Fayston Road. The trailhead is located on the right 0.4 miles up the road where the larger gravel road takes a sharp turn to the left.
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The Mad River Rider do WAY more than "help maintain" the trails. More importantly, they build landowner relationships and designed/built/steward the trails. It is really important to understand what various local groups do.