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Burke Mountain Bike Park Rules, Polices and Waiver that MUST be signed anytime you are riding the bike park trails.

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*Waiver must be signed by every individual riding the Burke Bike Park during operating and non-operating hours. The waiver must be signed once a season. SIGN HERE
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Bike Park Rules & Policies

  • Helmets are required for all riders. 
  • Every rider must have their own bike.
  • Working hand brake system. (Disk brakes recommended) 
  • Full suspension bikes are recommended while riding the Burke Bike Park trails.  Any fully rigid bike is not recommended for riding downhill trails.  
  • Kids 24" rigid mountain bikes are permitted but not recommended while riding downhill trails.  
  • Our lift does accommodate Fat Bikes with tires up to 4.8".
  • Our lift bike carriers are meant for 20-inch tires and larger.
  • If a lift attendant refuses to load a bike, the rider may check in with the rental shop for an inspection. 
  • Adaptive bikes are welcome.
  • Children riding the lift must be able to sit up and close the safety bar on their own, a child cannot be in a backpack.
  • Max 4 riders per chair.
  • No alcohol or smoking on the chair lift. 
  • Burke staff has the right to refuse lift access to customers who appear to be impaired. 
  • Thunder/Lightning Policy: For everyone's safety, the lift and summit shuttle will go on a 30 min hold each time thunder and/or lightning is present. 
  • No refunds due to weather. 
  • No uphill travel on bike park trails 
  • No peddling to the top of Sherburne lift via access road/Roly Grail during park operating hours- 10am-6pm Thursday -Sunday.
  • Riders must follow the Mountain Bike Code of Ethics at all times. 
  • Dogs must be on a leash at all times. 
  • Dogs cannot be loaded on the lift. 
  • Accommodations can be made for service animals. Please see the patrol director/risk manager for your options.
  • Unauthorized drones are not allowed anywhere on Burke Mountain Property. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have more drone questions. 

Mountain Biker's Responsibility Code

KNOW AND FOLLOW THE CODE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

  1. STAY IN CONTROL. You're responsible for avoiding objects and people.
  2. KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Ride within your ability. Start small and work your way up.
  3. PROTECT YOURSELF. Use an appropriate bike, helmet and protective equipment.
  4. INSPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know your components and their operation prior to riding.
  5. BE LIFT SMART. Know how to load, ride and unload lifts safely. Ask if you need help.
  6. INSPECT THE TRAILS AND FEATURES. Conditions change constantly; plan and adjust your riding accordingly.
  7. OBEY SIGNS AND WARNINGS. Stay on marked trails only. Keep off closed trails and features. Ride in the direction indicated.
  8. BE VISIBLE. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, feature, landing or are not visible.
  9. LOOK AND YIELD TO OTHERS. Look both ways and yield when entering or crossing a road or trail. When overtaking, use caution and yield to those ahead.
  10. COOPERATE. If involved in or witness to an incident, identify yourself to staff.

PLEASE NOTE:  Bike Patrol is not on duty when bike park operations are closed, call 911 for help.

*Rules and Policies must be obeyed at all times. Failure to respect these rules and policies may result in patrol revoking your pass.*