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Vermont is one of the best mountain biking states in the country, home to Kingdom Trails and dozens of volunteer-built networks, and it has great easy riding too. You can pedal a causeway across Lake Champlain, follow New England’s longest rail-trail across the northern part of the state or cruise the paved path through Stowe.
We’ve grouped the trails below into three regions: Burlington and Northwest Vermont, Stowe and the Northeast Kingdom, and Central and Southern Vermont. Each card lists the trail’s surface, length and type, with a link to the map, directions and the official trail page, so you can pick a ride that fits your bike and your legs.
Vermont Bike Trails Map
All 11 Vermont Bike Trails at a Glance
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| Trail | Region | Counties | Length (mi) | Surface | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Line Trail | Burlington & Northwest Vermont | Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties | 13.4 | Asphalt, Crushed Stone | Rail-Trail |
| Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail | Burlington & Northwest Vermont | Franklin County | 26.3 | Crushed Stone | Rail-Trail |
| Lamoille Valley Rail Trail | Stowe & the Northeast Kingdom | Franklin, Lamoille & Caledonia Counties | 93 | Crushed Stone, Gravel | Rail-Trail |
| Stowe Recreation Path | Stowe & the Northeast Kingdom | Lamoille County | 5.3 | Asphalt | Greenway |
| Cady Hill Forest | Stowe & the Northeast Kingdom | Lamoille County | 15 | Dirt, Roots | Mountain Bike |
| Kingdom Trails | Stowe & the Northeast Kingdom | Caledonia County | 100 | Dirt, Gravel, Boardwalk | Mountain Bike |
| Millstone Trails | Central & Southern Vermont | Washington & Orange Counties | 30 | Dirt, Rock | Mountain Bike |
| Pine Hill Park | Central & Southern Vermont | Rutland County | 16 | Dirt, Rock, Roots | Mountain Bike |
| Killington Bike Park | Central & Southern Vermont | Rutland County | 30 | Dirt, Rock | Mountain Bike |
| Ascutney Trails | Central & Southern Vermont | Windsor County | 45 | Dirt | Mountain Bike |
| Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail | Central & Southern Vermont | Rutland & Bennington Counties | 25.8 | Gravel, Crushed Stone, Cinder | Rail-Trail |
Burlington & Northwest Vermont
A causeway ride across Lake Champlain with a bike ferry and a quiet rail-trail through the dairy farms of Franklin County. 2 trails.
Island Line Trail
The Island Line Trail is a 13.4-mile rail-trail from Oakledge Park in Burlington along the Lake Champlain waterfront to Colchester, then out across the lake on a 3-mile causeway toward South Hero.
Riding the causeway, with water on both sides and views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, is one of the most memorable rides in New England. A small seasonal bike ferry carries riders across “The Cut” to the islands, running daily in summer and on weekends in spring and fall.
Trail facts
- Asphalt, Crushed Stone
- 13.4 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties
- Cycling
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail
The Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail runs 26.3 miles on the old Central Vermont Railroad’s Richford Branch, from St. Albans east through Sheldon and Enosburg Falls to Richford, near the Canadian border.
It’s a quiet crushed-stone ride through dairy farms and cornfields, with a seasonal railroad museum in a caboose and freight depot in Enosburg Falls. At Sheldon Junction it connects to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.
Trail facts
- Crushed Stone
- 26.3 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Franklin County
- Cycling
Stowe & the Northeast Kingdom
New England’s longest rail-trail, Stowe’s classic village path, forested singletrack at Cady Hill and the famous Kingdom Trails in East Burke. 4 trails.
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is New England’s longest rail-trail, running about 93 miles across northern Vermont from Swanton to St. Johnsbury through farm country, small villages and the Lamoille River valley.
Grades never top 3 percent, and highlights include the covered bridge and restored train station at Cambridge Junction and the trailhead at Joe’s Pond. Some sections have closed after flood damage, so check current conditions before planning a long ride.
Trail facts
- Crushed Stone, Gravel
- About 93 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Franklin, Lamoille & Caledonia Counties
- Cycling
Stowe Recreation Path
The Stowe Recreation Path is a 5.3-mile paved path from Stowe Village up the valley toward Mount Mansfield, ending near Topnotch Resort on the Mountain Road.
It crosses the West Branch of the Little River several times, with mountain views, bike repair stations and plenty of places to stop for food along the way. It was finished in 1989 and is groomed in winter for skiing and snowshoeing.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 5.3 miles
- Greenway
- Lamoille County
- Cycling
Cady Hill Forest
Cady Hill Forest in Stowe has close to 15 miles of heavily wooded singletrack, just a few minutes from the village and the recreation path.
It’s a small network with just under 400 feet of vertical, so it’s easy to ride a few laps, and two viewpoints with green chairs give you a rest with mountain views.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Roots
- About 15 miles of singletrack
- Mountain Bike
- Lamoille County
- Mountain biking
Kingdom Trails
Kingdom Trails in East Burke is one of the best-known mountain bike destinations in the country, with nearly 100 miles of trails across Burke, Lyndon, Kirby and East Haven in the Northeast Kingdom.
The riding is famously flowy and playful, with trails for every level, and many are marked adaptive friendly. Most of the network is on private land, so you need a day, monthly or annual pass from the Kingdom Trails Association, and most e-MTBs aren’t allowed.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Gravel, Boardwalk
- About 100 miles of trails
- Mountain Bike
- Caledonia County
- Mountain biking
Central & Southern Vermont
Singletrack among old granite quarries, a volunteer-built park in Rutland, New England’s biggest lift-served bike park, a cross-country network below Mount Ascutney and a rail-trail through the Slate Valley. 5 trails.
Millstone Trails
The Millstone Trails in Barre Town and Williamstown have about 30 miles of trails winding past historic granite quarries on roughly 1,500 acres of old quarry land.
Trails range from easy to strenuous, and some expert lines are among the toughest in Vermont, with cliffs and steep drops near the quarries. Mountain bikers need a day pass or membership, while walking is free.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Rock
- About 30 miles of trails
- Mountain Bike
- Washington & Orange Counties
- Mountain biking
Pine Hill Park
Pine Hill Park is a 325-acre city park in Rutland with 16 miles of singletrack, or about 26 miles when you add the connected Redfield and Carriage trails.
It’s owned by the city and maintained largely by volunteers, and it’s right in town, so it’s an easy after-work ride with plenty of rocks and roots.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Rock, Roots
- 16 miles of singletrack
- Mountain Bike
- Rutland County
- Mountain biking
Killington Bike Park
Killington Bike Park is a gravity-focused, lift-served bike park with well over 30 miles of trails and three high-speed lifts, often called the largest in New England.
Snowshed has beginner and intermediate trails, Ramshead adds freestyle features and Killington Peak has classic rock-and-root descents. Wear full-face protection on the harder runs.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Rock
- 30+ miles of trails
- Mountain Bike
- Rutland County
- Mountain biking
Ascutney Trails
The Ascutney Trails in Brownsville have about 45 miles of mostly cross-country trails at the base of Mount Ascutney, shared with trail runners and backcountry skiers.
Start at the Swoops & Loops trailhead for a mix of flowy and technical loops, and look for the newer multi-use trails in the nearby Weathersfield Town Forest.
Trail facts
- Dirt
- About 45 miles of trails
- Mountain Bike
- Windsor County
- Mountain biking
Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail
The Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail runs 25.8 miles in two sections through the Slate Valley along the Vermont–New York border: about 8 miles from Castleton past Castleton University to Poultney, and a southern section from West Pawlet to West Rupert that dips briefly into New York.
It’s a quiet gravel ride through farmland and hardwood forest, with historical signs about the area’s slate-quarrying past. A short gap in New York separates the two sections.
Trail facts
- Gravel, Crushed Stone, Cinder
- 25.8 miles (VT & NY)
- Rail-Trail
- Rutland & Bennington Counties
- Cycling
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