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Level: Intermediate
Length: 20 mi (32.2 km)
Surface: Other
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +428/ -449 ft
Total: 101 riders
Mountain Biking Saxon Hill
#5 of 141 mountain bike trails in Vermont
Usually up the hill by the water tower, continuing on the logging trail. Then up to the old (radio tower?) footings at the top of the hill. Cruise down the far side & head up some more of the double track. Hang a right back onto the single track and either get lost swinging left (eventually working my way out) or hanging a right and getting less lost.
First added by getonthetrail on Sep 2, 2005. Last updated May 11, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: yes
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: yes
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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Rt. 15 to Allen Martin Drive, right on Allen Martin, left on Thompson Drive. Drive to end of pavement and park. Get off and ride!
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Busy night with the Ibis demo van there on a Tuesday evening . Appears the is one of the main locations in the area
| ThankWell laid out
Well designed trail system. A bit of everything. Nice climbs up the hill, but also fun, interesting trails on the other side of the parking lot
| ThankA true hidden Gem. #12 in VT is nothing to sneeze at, but I don't think it gets its due. Nice flowy trails, fun intermediate DHs you can session. OK for beginners, and experienced alike. I met a number of riders that were here warming up to go to Perry Hill nearby, so it has to be good. Some cool natural features that you can choose to attempt, or go around. None too tough, but not for beginners
| ThankLove this trail system.
Has some beginner stuff, smooth slow flowy bits.
Plenty of intermediate flow trails with some nice feature options.
Lots of bridges!! Lots and lots of well made bridges.
There is plenty of fun stuff for advanced and expert to play with.
Do beware of the *awesome* rock faces that can get slippy when wet or muddy.
Ride hard and have fun!
| ThankAbsolutely love Saxon Hill. Very well maintained trails with some nice features. The Flo trail is one of my favorites as the climb isn't terrible and the descent is a lot of fun. There is also a jump line if you feel like grabbing more air. And the lower pines can serve as a great cool down or mellow ride for beginners.
| ThankVery popular trails, maintained regularly. Sandy soil drains quickly. Smooth trails with fun lengthy bridges and the occasional fun drop or ledge. Berms abound, and this is a hugely popular "after-work" riding spot for the Burlington area.
| ThankOne of the best Mt Bike networks in VT. Well marked and maintained single track.
| ThankGreat place to go riding, with trails for pretty much any style or skill level rider.
| ThankA good hour bike to the top through the trails but up by the water tower its much quicker, and a great ride down no matter which way you ride.
And don't forget to check out there jump and bridges sections.
Safe riding
The other reviews here seem very out of date. Saxon will keep riders of all types entertained. From beginner flowy trails, to serious gap jumps, with even some relatively techy descents here and there.
| ThankIncredible smooth trails, some steeps, some crazy stuff, some easy, something for everyone. Been here many times and I am still finding new lines. Thanks to FOTW for some great 2014 improvements...
| ThankIt is as if this section of forest was created just for the trails Flo and Lo Flo! Great smooth, flowy trails on soft, sandy soil through the pines. This is a must ride when in the area. On of the best trails I have ridden in the east!
| ThankTrail head has changed due to construction. Park at the end of Saxon Hill Rd off Rt 15. Upper trails rocked, lower trails were a bit sandy/spongy, some low hanging branches, could use some maintenance. Check out more info on www.fotwheel.com
| ThankFlo and Freeflo are open and that was some fun XC downhill and worth the climb; especially for a second pass. For information on trails being closed, I'd ask FOTW - they sure looked ridden to me... fast and buff!
| Thanktest review.
| ThankEasily one of my favorite places to ride when I am short on time and in the area. Quite unfortunate the landowner issues have caused most of it to remain closed. Very buff, fast singletrack with great flow. Something for ALMOST everyone. (those looking for "gnar" should probably stay clear)
| ThankOnly the main Flo loop and the more freeride oriented Freefall are open. Everything else is closed due to landowner issues.
| ThankAny news from people up there abouts what's up with this place now? I heard that all of it is closed! Paperboy, Lo-Flo... sniff.
| Thankgood trails for people who want to practice ....
| ThankThis network of trails is fast and fun. You can have a half hour ride or spend 2+ hours in here. The only downside is that it is very popular, so it can get crowded at times.
**Update** Note that due to land-owner issues, all of the lower trails at Saxon Hill are CLOSED for riding. Parking is still allowed at Thompson lot, and FLO and FREEFALL are open. You must access Flo via the dirt road, then ATV trail. Om, MoFlo, LowerFlo, Paper Route, and MoJo (top of the hill) are not open for riding!* Review edited 7/22/2010
| ThankRode here over Labor Day weekend with my cousin who had heard good things. I'm not sure if I've ever seen such well-maintained trails, and they were ridiculously fun to ride! Super smooth with great flow and cuts to them, though we only saw about 7 miles of Lo Flo, Mid Flo, and Paper Route. I'll gladly head back to see the rest!
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