Burke Mountain's Bike Park to Open Saturday, June 6

Burke Mountain Resort is gearing up for its opening day of mountain bike season, set to open this weekend on Saturday, June 6. For the first two weekends, the Burke Bike Park will open Saturdays and Sundays only. Starting Thursday, June 18, it will operate Thursday - Sunday from 10 am - 6 pm.

The Bike Park at Burke offers lift-accessed and cross-country mountain biking for all ability levels. From singletrack to machine-excavated flow and jump trails, the resort features 24 trails across 25 miles of terrain, where three of its trails can be accessed from the summit, offering 2,115 feet of vertical biking. Burke’s Bike Park has direct access into the world-renowned Kingdom Trail network, featuring more than 100 miles of additional singletrack biking.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2026

New for this season, Burke is making significant investments in its mountain biking experience, with world-renowned trail design and build firm Gravity Logic now underway on a comprehensive master plan for future trail development. Riders can also expect a major rebuild of Jester, transforming the mountain’s signature jump trail into the true black diamond experience it was always intended to be, while maintaining a blue-rated final segment with optional black features. In partnership with Kingdom Trails, Burke Mountain will also re-establish the Parrs Yard and Wilder Way connections, improve drainage and ride quality on Kirby Connector, and deliver substantial updates to Enchanted and Merlin to create a smoother, more consistent blue trail experience from top to bottom.

A brand new demo fleet of Transition Bikes will be offered for kids and adults. New for this year, our fleet will include E-Bikes and will be available to Kingdom Trails users.

Burke will also offer Bike Park 101 lessons intended for new riders, covering body position, braking, and reading a line on lift-accessed trails. From there, a certified instructor will take customers on a guided first run through the park.

"This summer will be an exciting one here in the Burke Bike Park as we set to work bringing dreams and visions to reality,” said Alex McAndrew, Burke’s Director of Summer Operations. “Our trail crew has worked hard to get our park prepped and open while adding some exciting new updates to the classics. We'll be focused on reviving and refreshing our connections into the Kingdom Trails network, as well as revitalizing our own trails. It is truly a dream come true for me to be part of this incredible team! Whether you're riding through on your KT epic or a diehard park rider, we look forward to seeing you all this season.”

BIKE & STAY ADVENTURE PACKAGE

Burke Mountain Hotel, located mid-mountain at the resort with direct bike trail access, is offering a customizable Bike & Stay Package. Enjoy comfortable overnight accommodations at the all-suite hotel paired with access to two of Vermont’s premier riding destinations — Burke Mountain Bike Park and Kingdom Trails. Package options include: Kingdom Trails trail memberships available 7 days a week and/or Burke Mountain Bike Park lift-access bike park tickets available for riding Thursday–Sunday. The hotel also includes indoor bike storage and a bike wash station for riders’ convenience. Visit StayBurke.com for more details.

LAPS & TAPS TOUR

On Sunday, June 21, Burke Mountain will be a stop on the 2026 Transition Bikes Laps and Taps Tour, a multi-day mountain lifestyle experience designed to blend mountain biking, live entertainment, après culture, and community into one event series.

The one-day event includes group rides, food and on-mountain activations, all with the goal of fostering community around mountain biking at Burke Mountain. Since Burke’s stop will be on Father’s Day, the event will include a “Dad and me” group ride on the Kingdom Trails in the morning (Kids ages 1-17), and a discounted four hour Burke Bike Park lift ticket and group laps in the park for the afternoon. Other stops on the tour include Thunder Mountain Bike Park at Berkshire East on Friday, June 19; Arrowhead, NH on Saturday, June 20; and Richmond, Vermont on Monday, June 21.

SUMMER AT BURKE

Beyond mountain biking, Burke Mountain welcomes guests with a full lineup of outdoor adventure, scenic experiences and special events in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Visitors can enjoy scenic chairlift rides, hiking trails, summit drives along the historic toll road, mountainside camping, and lodging at the all-suite Burke Mountain Hotel, complete with varied dining options including The View Pub, pool and hot tub amenities. The season also features an expanding calendar of events, highlighted by the July 2 performance by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra under the stars, followed by a fireworks display.

For details on all areas of the Burke Bike Park, stay connected at skiburke.com and on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

Located in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Burke Mountain Resort is an independent, four-season destination, anchored by the Burke Mountain Hotel, featuring 116 all-suite rooms with ski-in/ski-out convenience. Burke delivers 178 acres of world-class skiing and riding in the winter, and lift-served mountain biking and hiking in the summer. Burke’s bike park is adjacent to Burke’s world-renowned Kingdom Trails network, a mecca for mountain bikers. Year-round, Burke hosts events and activities that reflect the culture and community of Vermont: down-to-earth, uncorporate, and driven by the spirit of the mountain and the people who ride it. For more information, visit SkiBurke.com or follow on all major social platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.