There are 17 trails that make up the small 5 miles of Sunny Hollow Natural Area, but that doesn’t stop it from being a great place for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers to experience some singletrack trails in the local area. There are green, blue, and black trails within the trail system that can be utilized for biking, as well as hiking and walking. To access the trails, once you have parked along the pull-off on Hercules Drive, you will bike for a few minutes along a gravel path until you come upon a trailhead. From there you can either turn left and begin on the Blueberry Loop or you can veer right and start the East Loop trail. Despite being right off the highway and in the heart of Colchester, Sunny Hollow feels like a remote area where you can connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful bike ride.
Distance from Champlain: 5.2 miles
Address: Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT 05446
Ways to Get There: 12 minute drive, 30 minute bike ride
Safety: visit the “Biking Safety” blog for more information
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Students biking in sunny hollow natural area
