Winter Fun at Catamount!

March 5th, 2026

Come enjoy winter fun in the sun at Catamount! With warm temperatures in the forecast for this coming week, please check trail conditions, as we may need to close some trails for a few days. Night Loop lights be off this week (3/3-3/5). We will be open this weekend from 9am to 2pm; Last call for rentals is at 12pm.  Outside of those hours, please purchase your day membership before heading out. QR codes are available at the Hub for easy access.

Ski conditions are changing with the temperatures, softer as it gets warmer and firmer as it gets colder. Ski grooming was last done on 3/4. The fat bike/snowshoe trails are very well packed. Fat bikers should plan their rides for firmest conditions, as warm temperatures soften the snow.

Snowshoes, fat bikes, or skis are required for travel on the trails. The only exception is the sledding hill, which can be accessed via the road next to the Big House.

Boot traffic and narrow tire cyclists are welcome to use Governor Chittenden Road.  Thank you for your understanding and for helping us care for the trails.

While pedestrian/snowshoe access is complementary, trail maintenance, grooming and organizational support are expensive. Please support our nonprofit’s year round stewardship. Remember to member up! Membership comes with many benefits, including early camp access.

We’ve updated camp schedules and offerings for 2026, with increased spaces for our youngest campers and new girls and advanced bike camp options.

Please review our Winter Trail Mantras:

If you are leaving a track, please turn back.
If the ground is fully white, wearing snowshoes is right.
Ski wherever your heart desires, single track is best for snowshoes and tires.
Ski tracks are set to glide, make sure to snowshoe and ride to the side.

For the sake of all trail users please be patient during freeze thaw cycles. Thank you for helping us steward these trails.

Before You Ride

1. Purchase a Day or Annual Membership
2. Sign the Yearly Waiver
3. Check in each time you visit

Get Involved This Spring

Donate to the 2026 Annual Ask
Volunteer at the Trail Work Series
Become a Member Today!

Don’t Miss An Event

Explore everything coming up this season. View Events Calendar.

Large School Group on Goose Hill

March 10 @ 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Mansfield Nordic Club (BKL) Visits

March 10 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Night Loop

March 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Night Loop

March 11 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mansfield Nordic Club (BKL) Visits

March 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Help us improve our offerings by sharing your feedback with us!

Membership Types

Annual Memberships: Valid November 1-October 31

  • Annual Full Access Membership
  • Annual MTN & Fat Bike Membership
  • Annual Supporting Membership (for pedestrians who want to support COFC)

Winter Only Memberships: Valid from start of winter season-April 30

Support Catamount!

Catamount Outdoor Family Center (COFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located on the Catamount Community Forest (CCF), which is owned by the Town of Williston. COFC manages the trail system and the recreational and educational opportunities on the property, while the town oversees the forests, fields, Ponds and wetlands. COFC’s funding comes from memberships and donations; our work is not supported by town funding or taxes. Donate today!

Summer Camps

Catamount summer camps are focused on fun with the whole Catamount OFC trail network and Catamount Community Forest as our playground.  Campers will enjoy a week loaded with exciting adventures and lots of hands-on learning.

Weekly Race Series

Winning is exciting. Personal bests are empowering. Community is what keeps us coming back! For decades, the weekly races at Catamount have brought riders and runners of all levels to the starting line. Whether you’re new to racing or a seasoned pro, you won’t want to miss the excitement at Catamount.

Catamount Cycling Club

Catamount’s Cycling Clubs are designed for young riders with a passion for the outdoors and their sport! Each week, Club members can expect to start with dynamic stretching, head out on an exciting trail adventure to get their hearts pumping, and then slow things down to work on specific skills.

Building & Trail Updates

After an extensive public input phase during the winter and spring, we’ve been working hard this summer with our partners on the VOREC Building Planning Grant — Black River Design and TCE — to advance building designs and permitting requirements. This work includes wetlands and stormwater delineations and permits, Act 250 review, septic system planning, and more. We aim to have conceptual designs finalized this fall! We’re very excited to be moving this project forward.

With Town of Williston Selectboard approval in the Spring, we are still moving forward with Act 250 and Wetland permits for our Comprehensive Trail Plan! This work is being done concurrently with building planing whenever possible.  Supporting the planning time and permit applications for this project is essential to its success.

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