Trail Construction
After a sustainable and interesting route has been designed, we can build trails with a variety of methods and styles to suit your specific terrain and goals. Our specialties are technical and flowing mountain bike trails, but we can build a wide variety of trails. We have the flexibility to accommodate a range of construction styles from hand-built singletrack to machine built flow trails to crushed stone surfaced paths.
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Machine Built Flow Trails
An array of specialized trail building machines allow Sinuosity to sculpt the terrain and provide greater flexibility in our creative interpretation of the landscape. We utilize our fleet of trail-specific machines to sculpt Flow Trails, Beginner through Expert mountain bike trails, running trails, walking paths, and more.
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Hand-built Singletrack
Our background in trail construction was developed while building miles of sinuous mountain bike and multi-use trails with specialty hand tools. We are skilled in low impact construction that incorporates sustainable features to create a durable trail surface.
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Pump Tracks and Bike Parks
We can design and construct Pump Tracks, Technical Trail Features, and Dirt Jump lines that are tailored to fit your landscape and intended users. These bike-specific features are a great way for riders to gain confidence in a controlled environment and learn new skills that can be applied to on-trail situations.
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Trail Construction Portfolio 2010-2023
Stratton Mountain Bike Park (2023): Completed Phase 3 construction and maintenance of 2 miles of trails on Stratton Mountain Resort’s bike park including a new dual direction trail to the Sun Bowl area.
Horace Hill (2023): Design and construction of a new 3 mile trail network for the Town of Dover, VT near Mt. Snow. Multiple new trails including a dual direction/ climbing trail, downhill flow trail, downhill singletrack, and a multi-use entrance trail.
Raptor Lane (2023): Design and construction of a 0.4 mile Beginner downhill flow trail for NATS and the town of Dorset, VT
Middlebury Pump Track (2023): Design and construction of a pump track at the Middlebury Recreation Park
Jay Peak Resort (2022): Design and construction of a pump track at the base lodge of Jay Peak Resort
Stratton Mountain Bike Park (2022): Phase 3 construction of 4 miles of bike specific trails on Stratton Mountain Resort’s downhill bike park including a skills park, jump trail, and two new flow/tech trails
Raptor Lane (2022): Design and construction of a 0.66 mile Intermediate/Advanced tech/flow downhill trail for NATS and the town of Dorset, VT
Mt. Holly School (2022): Design and construction of a pump track and bike skills park
Touchstone Drive (2022): Design and Construction of a 0.5 mile Beginner level mountain bike trail network for a private landowner in Stowe, VT
Raptor Lane (2021): Design and construction of a 0.8 mile Intermediate downhill flow trail for NATS and the town of Dorset, VT
Talta Logde Pump Track (2021): Design and construction of a pump track at a hotel in Stowe, VT
Worcester Ridge (2020-2021): Design and Construction of an Intermediate to Expert level Enduro mountain bike trail network for a private landowner in Elmore, VT
Windham Mountain Skills Park (2021): Design and Construction of a Beginner to Intermediate bike skills park at the base of the ski mountain and the Wilbur Flow mountain bike trail in Windham, NY
Touchstone Drive (2021): Design and Construction of a 3 mile Beginner to Intermediate level mountain bike trail network for a private landowner in Stowe, VT
Meyer’s Pump Track (2021): Design and construction of a backyard pump track on private land in South Burlington, VT
Threshold Training Jump Track (2021): Design and construction of a small jump line and pump track on private land in South Burlington, VT
Dover School Bike Trail (2021): Design and construction of a bike trail for the Dover School in Dover, VT
Hard’ack / Aldis Hill (2021): Implementation of Phase 1 of a trail network maintenance and improvement plan including 0.6 miles of new trail in St. Albans, VT for Franklin County MTB Club
Murman Bike Trail (2021): Design and construction of a backyard trail on private land in Waterbury, VT
Cochran’s Ski Area (2020): Construction of a 0.5 mile Beginner mountain bike trail and large pump track at the base of the non-profit ski area in Richmond, VT
Waitsfield Elementary School Pump Track (2020): Construction of a small public pump track in Waitsfield, VT
Moretown School Bike Skills Park (2020): Construction of a bike skills park and a bike optimized 1 mile Beginner trail loop for the Mad River Riders in Moretown, VT
Talbot Private Flow Trail (2020): Design and construction of a 1.5 mile Beginner flow trail loop on private land in Warren, VT
Freeport Private Flow Trail (2020): Design and construction of a 0.5 mile flow/tech trail on private land in Freeport, ME
Montpelier Pump Track (2020): Construction of a public pump track for MAMBA in Montpelier, VT
St. Albans Town Forest (2019-2020): Implementation of Phase 1 and 2 of a trail network expansion plan for St. Albans Town Forest, finalized in 2015. Funding was procured and construction began in Fall 2019
Stratton Mountain Bike Park (2019-2021): Phase 1 and 2 Construction of 5 miles of bike specific trails to create the Stratton Mountain Resort’s downhill bike park
Stowe Youth Cycling Jump Trail and Pump Track (2019): Design and construction of a jump trail with multiple dirt and wooden features and a large Crankworx style pump track on private land in Stowe, VT
South Kent School (2017-19): Design and Construction of a bike specific trail network for South Kent School, a secondary school located in South Kent, CT. Design completed and construction commenced in fall 2017. Project completed Spring 2019 with over 6 miles of trail.
North Branch Trails (2018-2021): Design and Construction of 3 Phases and 4 miles of bike optimized trail additions to an existing multi-use trail network in Montpelier, VT
Gifford Woods State Park (2019): Design and Construction of a 0.25 mile Beginner flow trail loop at the Gifford Woods State Park in Killington, VT
Saskadena Six Ski Area (2018): Design and Construction of 2 miles of trail at a new Downhill Bike Park for Saskadena Six Ski Area, Promfret, VT
Cady Hill Forest (2018): Reconstruction of parts of Bear’s Trail and Charlie’s Trail for the Town of Stowe, VT
Twin Valley Elementary School Pump Track (2018): Design and construction of a large pump track in Wilmington, VT
People’s Academy Elementary School (2018): Design and construction of a crushed stone surfaced walking trail in Morrisville, VT
Perry Hill Entrance Trail (2017): Design and construction of a new dual direction entrance trail to access the popular network at Perry Hill in Waterbury, VT.
Delaney Woods Flow Trail (2017): Design and construction of a 0.4 mile rocky flow trail in the Delaney Woods Town Forest for Slate Valley Trails in Wells, VT
Mainline Trail at Millstone Hill (2017): Design and construction of a 0.7 mile Beginner multi-use trail for Millstone Trails in Barre, VT.
Norwich University Skills Trail (2017): Design and construction of a 0.25 mile skills trail loop for Norwich University in Northfield, VT
Town of Killington, VT (2016-2017): Construction of 3 miles of multi-use trails on State Park, USFS, and private land.
Cricket Hill Trails (2016-2017): Design and construction of a system of purpose built mountain bike trails within the Cricket Hill XC ski trail network behind the Lamoille Union Middle/High School in Hyde Park, VT
Evolution Trail (2016): Construction of a 1.2 mile Intermediate bike optimized dual direction trail for Mad River Riders within the Camels Hump State Forest in Waitsfield, VT.
Perry Hill Campfire Trail (2016): Design and construction of a 0.5 mile Intermediate bike optimized trail at Perry Hill for VMBA in Waterbury, VT.
Perry Hill Pump Track (2016): Design and construction of two pump tracks on Town of Waterbury land at the trailhead for Perry Hill in the Putnam State Forest.
Mad River Path, Waitsfield, VT (2016): Built a new 6’ wide crushed stone surfaced, 0.5 mile multi-use section of the Mad River Path providing access for the Waitsfield Elementary School along the Mad River
Norwich University, Northfield, VT (2013-2019): Annual Maintenance of 6 miles of multi-use trails on the former Norwich University ski hill. Contact: Hollis Ricker, hricker@norwich.edu, 802-485-2153
Blueberry Lake (2015): Construction of the 0.5 mile Suki’s Alley trail on National Forest Service property in Warren, VT.
Williston Backyard Flow Track (2015): Design and construction of a downhill flow track on private land in Williston, VT
Moody Park Trail Network (2015): Design and construction of an overhaul of the Moody Park trail network in Claremont, NH after a significant logging operation. Trail styles included a new downhill flow trail, multiple rebuilt singletracks, a new crushed stone surfaced walking path, and the installation of 1,100 concrete pavers to reduce erosion on the steep Gravity Cavity trail. We partnered with Off the Beaten Bath Trailworks to build the walking path and Snowhawk LLC for bridge construction.
Westminster School Pump Track (2015): Design and Construction of a pump track on the school playground in Westminster, VT.
Doirion Backyard Flow Trail (2015): Design and construction of a 0.3 mile flow trail loop on private land in Stowe, VT
GS Trail Reroute (2014): Design and construction of an overhaul of the GS trail in the Camel’s Hump State Forest for the Mad River Riders in Waitsfield, VT
Cady Hill Snake Trail (2014): Design and construction of a 0.75 mile primarily handbuild singletrack climbing trail for the Stowe Mountain Bike Club
Cady Hill Charlie’s Trail (2014): Trail Maintenance and Reconstruction of a multi-use trail in the Cady Hill Forest in Stowe, VT
Cady Hill Connector (2013): Design and Construction of a 1.2 mile bike optimized multi-use trail in the Cady Hill Forest for the Town of Stowe, VT
Perry Hill Trails (2013-2014): Trail Maintenance and Reconstruction of 2 miles of multi-use trails at Perry Hill on State land.
Norwich University Trails (2010-2012): Design and Construction of 6 miles of multi-use trails on the former Norwich University ski hill in Northfield, VT.
Putney Central School Pump Track (2014): Design and Construction of a pump track on the school playground in Putney, VT.
Ascutney Trails Pump Track (2012): Design and Construction of a pump track adjacent to a community multi-use trail network in West Windsor, VT.
Hard’ack Pump Track (2012): Design and Construction of a pump track adjacent to a community multi-use trail network and ski hill in St. Albans, VT.
Private Walking Trails (2013 and 2016): Design and Construction of a series of hiking and snowshoe trail in Cambridge, NY
LaPlatte River Trail (2012): Design, Construction and re-establishment of sections of a multi-use trail along the LaPlatte River for the town of Shelburne, VT
Private Hiking Trails (2011): Design and Construction of a 0.75 mile hiking trail in Waterbury, VT
Green Mountain Trails (2010): Significant improvements were completed with hand tools on the Warman trail in Pittsfield, VT to improve bike optimization on a recently machine built trail.