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Hidden Bike Trails and State Fallout | Montpelier News
A former state forestry official stumbled upon a secret, high-octane mountain bike trail in Vermont’s Mount Mansfield State Forest—complete with ramps, jumps, and bridges—sparking an investigation that led to a $35,000 settlement with two prominent trail leaders. This case exposes a long-standing culture of unpermitted trail building among mountain bikers, contrasting with skiers’ more regulated history. Officials are now tightening approval processes, sending a clear message: unauthorized trail construction won’t be tolerated. While the damage was minimal, the fallout has ignited debate—and…
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