Howe Block Flow Tour
Best of the Valley’s flow
Stats:
TRAIL TYPE: Flow
DISTANCE: 9 mi (21 km)
VERTICAL: 1,371' (568m)
Description:
If you’re looking for MRV flow, this is the route for you. Plenty of flowy downhills and the climbing isn’t that bad, you can do it Start with a smooth climb up Revolution and Evolution 1. At the major intersection at the top of Ev 1, cross back to Dana Hill Rd, up a short, steep grind until Dana Hill Rd intersects with Cyclone Connector on the right. From here, the climbing is gradual and beautiful to the top of Evolution 2.
Flow down Evolution to back to the major intersection. Repeat the connection to Dana Hill and the quick grind up (it’s easier the second time!). This time, stay on Dana Hill until you make a left on Upper Busternut, which leads into Goodnight Irene, a sweeping, flowy descent right back to Madbush. This flowy downhill includes tons of berms, a few optional drops and a couple of optional logs and rock features hiding on the edges. You’ll flow all the way down across the “Butcher Block” bridge to Butternut Hill Rd.
A flat, relaxing 2 minute dirt road pedal past a farm and across the Mad River takes you to Rt 100. Cross Rt 100 and look to your right (Bundy Rd) where you catch the quick singletrack descent back to Madbush Falls.