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SaveSterling Valley contains 14 trails and 8.8 miles of multi-use trails suitable for mountain biking. It is comprised of 1,530 acres of public conservation land in the northwestern corner of the Town of Stowe in an area known as Sterling Valley.
The original 1,500-acre forest parcel, formerly owned by IBM Chairman, Thomas Watson, was part of a larger 2,150-acre parcel known locally as “Watson Forest”, acquired by the Town in 1995 as part of the Tricentennial Conservation Project. The land was purchased as a gift of natural legacy for all citizens, and it is intended that its protection will be guaranteed for all future generations. The purchase of the property was part of a larger conservation project that included the entire Watson Forest with 500 acres deeded to the State of Vermont and three 50-acre parcels deeded to neighboring landowner contributors. All five deeds include nearly identical conservation easements held by the Vermont Land Trust providing for permanent public access. An additional 30-acre parcel along Maple Run Lane was donated to the Town of Stowe by Stowe Land Trust in 2008.
The original 1,500-acre forest parcel, formerly owned by IBM Chairman, Thomas Watson, was part of a larger 2,150-acre parcel known locally as “Watson Forest”, acquired by the Town in 1995 as part of the Tricentennial Conservation Project. The land was purchased as a gift of natural legacy for all citizens, and it is intended that its protection will be guaranteed for all future generations. The purchase of the property was part of a larger conservation project that included the entire Watson Forest with 500 acres deeded to the State of Vermont and three 50-acre parcels deeded to neighboring landowner contributors. All five deeds include nearly identical conservation easements held by the Vermont Land Trust providing for permanent public access. An additional 30-acre parcel along Maple Run Lane was donated to the Town of Stowe by Stowe Land Trust in 2008.
source: Stowe Mountain Bike Club
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
google parking directions Access Info:
Follow Sterling Valley Road from Stagecoach Road (between Stowe and Morrisville) to one of three parking lots - at the Split Rock Trailhead; at the end of Sterling Valley Road, or on Sterling Gorge Road (a left turn just before the end of Sterling Valley Road).
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- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- E-Bike
51 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
34 trails
- Trail Running
34 trails
- Snowmobile
5 trails
- Snowshoe
28 trails
- Backcountry Ski
26 trails
- Nordic Ski
28 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 2
- 8
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Closed as of Jun 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 52
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 51
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 34
- Trails Trail Running
- 34
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowmobile
- 5
- Trails Snowshoe
- 28
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 26
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 28
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,019 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,445 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,223 ft
- Reports
- 5,094
- Photos
- 10
- Ridden Counter
- 5,130
Sterling Forest Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 656 ft • 14 •
An intermediate to advance loop of Callagys and Split rock. Park at the Sterling Forest Parking Lot
12 miles • 1,785 ft • 14 • Loop •
A tour of trails in Sterling Valley for intermediate and advanced riders. Sterling is unlike Stowe’s...
6 miles • 799 ft • 15 •
Looking for an adventure ride with a nice view as a reward? Link this in with Callagys and Split rock for...
• 5 miles • 799 ft • 6 •
• 7 miles • 1,017 ft • 9 •
• 10 miles • 1,170 ft • 9 •
Photos of Sterling Forest Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling VAST Trail- Summer and Winter | Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:22am (America/New_York) Jun 15, 2026 | Wet | lucynvt STP | ||
| Sterling Run | Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:22am (America/New_York) Jun 15, 2026 | Wet | lucynvt STP | ||
| Split Rock Trail Access | Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:22am (America/New_York) Jun 15, 2026 | Wet | lucynvt STP |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lucynvt | add | report | activity #97032038 and 24 more | Jun 15, 2026 @ 4:22am Jun 15, 2026 |
| stoweshred | add | report | activity #96600940 and 10 more | Jun 9, 2026 @ 6:17am Jun 9, 2026 |
| stoweshred | add | report | activity #96450232 and 24 more | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:33am Jun 7, 2026 |
| lucynvt | add | report | activity #96450219 and 24 more | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:33am Jun 7, 2026 |
| Pellks513 | ridden | trail | activity #95984727 and 10 more | May 31, 2026 @ 4:00pm May 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The new work on the north end of the trail is... | Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:14pm Sep 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Extremely muddy | Aug 27, 2023 @ 3:46pm Aug 27, 2023 | ||
| trail | Muddy 8/27 | Aug 27, 2023 @ 3:44pm Aug 27, 2023 | ||
| trail | Definitely more of a nordic trail than a... | Oct 13, 2020 @ 6:54am Oct 13, 2020 | ||
| trail | another frustrating no flow trail from SMBC.... | Aug 24, 2020 @ 3:14pm Aug 24, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mansfield State Forest | 1 | 2 | 1.5 km | ||
| Edson Hill | 2.1 km | ||||
| Adams Camp | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 km | |
| Planned Trails | 4.6 km | ||||
| von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort | 4 | 11 | 3 | 4.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 27 | 15 miles | 1,804 ft | 6 miles | 1,001 ft | #9,415 | #3,697 | 9 | 5,094 | 3 | 1,324 | |
| E-Bike | 51 | 40 miles | 4,921 ft | 14 miles | 2,444 ft | #3,016 | #932 | 1,850 | 1 | 29 | ||
| Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 377 ft | 4,551 ft | 381 ft | #3,194 | #1,873 | 5,034 | ||||
| Hike | 34 | 23 miles | 3,911 ft | 10 miles | 2,034 ft | #6,959 | #2,532 | 1 | 5,163 | 2 | 132 | |
| Trail Running | 34 | 23 miles | 3,911 ft | 10 miles | 2,034 ft | #6,353 | #2,017 | 5,163 | 2 | 63 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 1,234 ft | 75 ft | 617 | ||||||||
| Snowmobile | 5 | 4 miles | 207 ft | 1 mile | 669 ft | #126 | #29 | 4,418 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 28 | 26 miles | 3,136 ft | 8 miles | 2,444 ft | #444 | #156 | 4,421 | 8 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 1,234 ft | 75 ft | 1 | 3 | |||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 26 | 23 miles | 2,812 ft | 7 miles | 2,444 ft | #259 | #48 | 4,419 | 439 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 28 | 26 miles | 3,012 ft | 8 miles | 2,444 ft | #472 | #140 | 4,419 | 156 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Forest
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sterling Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sterling Forest are:
- Callagy's (4.2/5)
- 8 Bridges (4.1/5)
- Split Rock Trail Access (4/5)
- Billings Bypass (3.7/5)
- Split Rock Loop (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sterling Forest?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Sterling Forest are:
- June (39 activities)
- July (37 activities)
- September (34 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sterling Forest?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Sterling Forest. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Sterling Forest?
The longest trail in Sterling Forest is Callagy's at 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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