Landowner Permission Form

Vermont Mountain Bike Association Landowner Permission Form

Approval for non-motorized, multi use trail(s) to cross private land.

I/We ________________________________________ hereby give permission to _______________, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, to use and maintain existing trails on my property for non-motorized travel, such as hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and cross-country
skiing, or, to construct and maintain a new recreational trail on my property for the same type use. This is not a transfer of property rights.

It merely gives our members permission to cross privately owned land. The landowner can terminate this permission at any time. Trails will not be constructed without prior permission. It is understood that my land is open on marked trails only, or specially designated areas as follows:

I am fully aware that my liability exposure is limited by the Vermont State Law VSA Title 12, Section 5793.(a), which states, "An owner shall not be liable for property damage or personal injury sustained by a person who, without consideration, enters or goes upon the owner’s land for a recreational use unless the damage or injury is the result of the willful or wanton misconduct of the owner."

Landowner or Lessee

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Signature of Landowner or Lessee: _____________________________________

Date: _____________________________________