Vermont Bikepackers Community Campout

This event is hosted by Bikepacking Roots Regional Stewards Alex Getty & Ashley Rosemeyer in partnership with Vermont Bikepackers.

Dates: August 15-17, 2025

Location: Poultney, VT

Building on the success of our campout last year, this year’s campout will be based at Trailhouse in Poultney, and have options for both beginner and intermediate riders, and a chance to ride or drive to the campout!

It’s a chance to:

Ride through the beautiful Slate Valley, home of Slate Valley Trails, which has become one of the State’s largest XC singletrack networks. This area has also become a destination for many bike riders as the local towns and landowners have invested in bike infrastructure such as multi-use trails and bike paths – so we’ll have a chance to ride through a variety of landscapes and surfaces.

Make new bikepacking friends and build community.

Expand or develop your bikepacking skills.

Connect with  Bikepacking Roots Community Stewards.

Who should attend:

This event is open to all, with both beginner friendly and intermediate options.

The atmosphere will be supportive and non-competitive, with the goal of sharing bikepacking and creating a safe and inclusive opportunity to bikepack. You bring your bike, gear, food and self-sufficient riding skills and we’ll bring the community and camaraderie.

What will the weekend look like?

Friday 8/15

• Option one: Meet at 4pm for a 10 mile group ride from Castleton Park and Ride to the Trailhouse
• Option two: Drive or ride on your own to the Trailhouse around 5pm
• Group camp set up, individual dinners, hang out time. 

Saturday 8/16: 

• Cook breakfast, and get yourself and your bike ready for the day.
• Rides:
  • Option 1: A beginner day ride of 26 miles, 1900’ elevation gain
  • Option 2: Intermediate ride of 50 miles, 4600’ elevation gain
• Both rides will be going through town with resupply options for food and water. Each ride will also be going by several points of interest such as swimming holes, and llamas!
• All rides will finish back at the Trailhouse late in the afternoon, and we’ll have a communal dinner where you can bring your own supplies. Pizza will also be available for purchase. 
• Once folks are being fed, we’ll dive into different topics of discussion and presentation such as first aid on the trail, maintenance, nutrition and hydration, bags and bike setups, and route making.

Sunday 8/17

• Cook breakfast, and get yourself and your bike ready for the day.
• Ride (all riders): 20 miles, 1400’ elevation gain
• Return to the Trailhouse by early afternoon.
• Depart by 2pm, Intermediate riders ride back to Park and Ride

Additional details and packing list will be sent out after you register.

The campout is free to attend but registration is required.

Register here!