Recreation Paths and Rail Trails
Find your path along the trail
Hit the Trail
Vermont’s rail trails and public paths are great low-impact ways to explore downtowns, scenic views, and Vermont’s waterfronts. Spend an hour or a day enjoying the paths at any pace, from a leisurely stroll to cycling at a clip. Along the way, there are many opportunities to enjoy a taste of Vermont, from farmstands to farm-to-table dining, breweries to cideries, and more.
Paths and Trails Through Vermont
Vermont’s gravel and paved paths and trails offer beautiful views and plenty to do. Find your way here.
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail
In Northwestern Vermont, the almost 27-mile Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail wanders through the villages, farms, forests, fields, and wetlands of Franklin County at a railroad’s pace: slow, steady grades with sweeping bends.
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An almost two-mile paved path stretching through downtown Montpelier.
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The Beebe Spur Rail Trail takes hikers, cyclists, skiers, and snowshoers six miles from downtown Newport to near the Canadian border following a historic railroad bed.
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At just over 5 miles, the Stowe Recreation Path makes it easy and convenient to explore Stowe on foot or wheels.
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Tour southern Vermont on almost 20 miles of reclaimed railroad and explore the villages of Castleton, Poultney, and West Pawlet on the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail, which also includes part of New York State.
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A former railroad route, the 14-mile Island Line Trail follows the waterfront via the Burlington Greenway and takes cyclists, walkers, or wheelchair users all the way to South Hero, crossing Lake Champlain on the Colchester Causeway.
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New England’s longest rail trail stitches together 18 communities along 93 miles. Entirely wheelchair-accessible, hikers, bikers, and walkers can enjoy the rural beauty of Vermont in between exploring the historic downtowns and landmarks along the path.
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93 Mile Rail Trail
At 93 miles, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is New England’s longest rail trail. Explore 18 downtowns by biking, walking, snowshoeing, skiing, or using a wheelchair on the accessible path, and plan to use a local bike shuttle for convenience.
Vermont Rail Trail System
Keep on top of news about Vermont’s rail trails through the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
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