Things To Do
🌿 Outdoor Adventures
Lincoln Peak trails right at Sugarbush for amazing Green Mountain views.
Sunset Rock in nearby Warren is a short, easy hike with a great lookout.
Mount Ellen’s Long Trail access — good for more experienced hikers.
Golf
Sugarbush Resort Golf Club is a beautiful Robert Trent Jones Sr. course with mountain views.
Swimming & Paddling
Claybrook Hotel - Outdoor Pool
Blueberry Lake in Warren — kayaking, paddle boarding, or a swim on a warm June day.
🍻 Local Eats & Drinks
Lawson’s Finest Liquids (in Waitsfield) — legendary local brewery with a fun beer garden.
Mad River Distillers — for craft cocktails and Vermont-made spirits.
American Flatbread (Lareau Farm) — wood-fired pizza outdoors with lawn games, often live music on weekends.
🎨 Artsy Stuff
Mad River Glass Gallery — beautiful, handmade Vermont glass art.
Artisans' Gallery — local artists and crafts in Waitsfield.
Sugarbush Farmers Market
Mountain Biking in the Mad River Valley
Sugarbush is the perfect basecamp for exploring some of the best mountain biking Vermont has to offer. Just minutes from Lincoln Peak, the Mad River Riders maintain over 60 miles of diverse singletrack. Offering trails for every style of rider, from mellow riverside loops to rugged technical climbs and descents. Looking for even more? The famed Ridgeline network is just a short drive south offering even more flow, challenge, and stunning Green Mountain views. With so much riding right out the door, the Mad River Valley is a dream destination for riders who like their trails fresh, scenic, and a little wild.
For all the days along the way