Bike Park Safety

The Snowshoe Bike Park is intended for downhill mountain biking and consists of trails that contain naturally rugged terrain and man made and natural features. A downhill specific mountain bike is recommended when riding the Snowshoe Bike Park.

All riders must possess a valid ticket or pass to enter the Bike Park. Before riding, always inspect your equipment or have it checked by a qualified mechanic.

• Notice there are no top-to-bottom "easiest" trails on the Western Territory.
• All trails within the Bike Park are for downhill biking only. No uphill traffic permitted.
• Please stay on designated trails.
• Trail features vary in size and difficulty.
• Degree of difficulty ratings and symbols are relative to the Snowshoe Bike Park only.
• Terrain and features change constantly due to weather, maintenance, usage, modification, and time of day.
• Observe all posted signs and closures.
• Do not use trails or features if you lack sufficient ability and/or experience. You may cautiously walk your bike if you feel you are on a trail or feature beyond your skill level.
• Not all trails are checked or cleared on a continual basis. Report obstacles or hazards to Patrol or any Snowshoe employee.
• You may encounter authorized and unauthorized motor vehicles, trail work crews, and construction areas: it is your responsibility to yield.

Device	Allowed in the Bike Park	Allowed in the Village area / path	Allowed on Backcountry Trails	Allowed on Unimproved Roads	Comments
Downhill Bike	Yes*	Yes	Yes	Yes	*Equipment restrictions within Bike Park include, but are not limited to, a mountain bike or downhill bike containing 2 wheels, 2 functional brakes, and 2 off road tires. A downhill specific bike is highly recommended for use within the Bike Park. Helmets are required.
XC Mountain Bike	Yes*	Yes	Yes	Yes	*See above
BMX Bike	No	Yes	No	Yes*	*A mountain bike is highly recommended for use on unimproved roads. Unimproved roads consist of gravel and/or dirt services. Such roads may also contain rocks, puddles, draining ditches, and forest debris. Helmets are required.
Fat Bikes	Yes*	Yes	Yes	Yes	*A downhill specific bike is highly recommended for use within the Bike Park. Helmets are required,
Child Bike Seats	No	Yes	No	No	Helmets are required
Child Backpack/Carriers	No	Yes	Yes*	Yes*	*Allowed when hiking only.
Child Biker or Strider	No	Yes	No	Yes*	*A mountain bike is highly recommended for use on unimproved roads. Helmets are required.
Adaptive Equipment	Yes*	Yes	Yes	Yes	*Equipment restrictions within the Bike Park include hand cycles must be built for mountain biking, containing a minimum of one working hand brake (two hand brakes are recommended). Special adaptive equipment must be approved by Snowshoe management in advance. Helmets are required.
Digglers/Mountain Scooters	No	Yes	No	Yes	Must contain a functional braking system. Helmets are required.
Motorized Vehicles (Motorcycles & ATV's)	No	No	No	No	No un-authorized vehicles allowed on the mountain.
Mountain Boards	No	Yes	No	Yes	Must contain functional braking system. Helmets are required.
Road Bike / Hybrid / Cyclocross / Fixies / Recumbent	No	Yes	No	Yes*	*A mountain bike is highly recommended for use on unimproved roads. Helmets are required.
Tandem	No	Yes	No	Yes*	*A mountain bike is highly recommended for use on unimproved roads. Helmets are required.
Trailers / Pulled carriers	No	Yes	Yes*	Yes	*Backcountry trails are rugged single track trails that contain mountainous terrain. Helmets are required.
Unicycles	No	Yes	Yes*	Yes	*A mountain bike is highly recommended for use on backcountry trails and unimproved roads. Helmets are required.
E-Bikes	Yes*	Yes	Yes	Yes	*Downhill biking only in the Bike Park. No uphill traffic.
Skateboards	No	Yes*	No	No	*Skateboarders shall be considerate of other guests. No skating on steps or railings within the Village or other properties. Helmets are required. We recommend skateboard enthusiasts utilize our skate park at Silver Creek.
Hover Boards	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

**List subject to change at any time. Additionally, some of the devices may be temporarily restricted due to events, activities, conditions, construction and/or for any reason deemed necessary by Snowshoe. Please be aware that most devices require the use of a helmet while operating such devices on Snowshoe property. Snowshoe may deny some devices from accessing the lift system. Child backpacks must be removed from the back to access the lift. Children who are unable to walk on their own must be in a carrier or harness device in order to ride the life with a parent or guardian. Please contact the Snowshoe Mountain Risk and Safety department regarding any questions. Thank you and enjoy the mountain!

• Ride under control, within your ability, and in such a manner that you can stop or avoid other people and objects.
• Keep off all closed trails and closed areas; stay on marked trails.
• Read and obey all signs and warnings.
• Inspect trails and features before using or attempting.
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above or to other riders.
• Stop and look both ways before crossing roads.
• People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
• Slow or stop as necessary when overtaking other riders. Anticipate others at corners and blind spots. Slower riders yield to faster riders as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Look uphill and yield to other riders when entering a trail or starting downhill.
• Helmets are required while riding on Snowshoe Mountain trails.
• Identify yourself to Patrol or any Snowshoe employee if you are involved in or are a witness to a collision or accident.
• Don't enter the Bike Park or utilize the chairlift if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• You should have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload the lift, and to ride the trails and features you choose.
• Make sure your equipment is in proper working order.
• Respect Snowshoe Mountain, its employees, other guests and property.

• Trails or lifts may be temporarily closed due to weather, special events, construction, maintenance, or trail conditions. Check the daily trail report at the Mountain Adventure Center or the Depot for Bike Park and Lift information.
• In the event of a weather hold the lifts will stop and shuttle buses will pick up riders at Arbuckle's Cabin (Western Territory) and the Boathouse (Basin).