Advocating for Resilient Trails That Support Communities, Conservation, and Well-Being
More than 8,000 miles of trails provide people the opportunity to explore Vermont’s fields, forests, and mountains. We bring together the resources and information volunteer and professional trail organizations need to build, maintain, fund, and continue public access to the natural beauty of Vermont for all to enjoy.
We amplify the voices and efforts of trail managers across Vermont by advocating for funding and policy that supports outdoor recreation. Through this, we help trail managers and advocates build and maintain high-quality, climate-resilient trails that bring people together, develop economic vitality in communities, and increase peoples’ commitment to conservation.
Inclusivity
Trailblazing outdoor accessibility for all
Trails are for everyone! We work with partners to improve trail accessibility for people of all physical abilities. Through trail planning and management, resource sharing, and collaborative learning, we’re working to make Vermont trails more inclusive.
Connectivity
Explore the benefits of membership
Individuals and organizations can benefit from our resources, networking opportunities, and trail management education. Sign up today and enjoy the connection and collaboration of our membership network that benefits all Vermont public trails.
Support
Resources for trail stewards and managers
Trail management doesn’t have to be an uphill climb. Our Resource Hub can help you with all aspects of trail design, maintenance, and management for new and existing trails.
Funding
Loans, grants, and funding partners for trails
We research and monitor trail funding opportunities, so you don’t have to! We’ve also curated best practices in applying for funding to help you put your best foot forward.
News
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Trail User Survey
The Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC), along with five partner organizations*, was awarded an eighteen-month grant from the Vermont Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) to address trail accessibility…
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Most of Vermont’s public trails are on private land. Is that sustainable?
On a recent chilly morning, Tim Calabrese was carrying a leaf blower across a wooded hillside, just south of downtown Ludlow. He was following a line of pink…
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America has a hidden 740-mile river adventure that’s finally being revealed
The rain came down in sheets, roiling the surface of Fourth Lake, an oblong crescent in the heart of New York’s Adirondack Mountains and the largest of eight…
