Vermont Trails and Greenways

Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.

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Riding the Line: Vermont’s Trail Systems are Built on Gratitude: But Is That Enough?

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The North Star Monthly

A transformative experiment in outdoor recreation has been unfolding for nearly three decades, tucked away in Vermont’s rural Northeast Kingdom. Kingdom Trails Association (KTA) has grown from humble beginnings into one of North America’s top mountain biking destinations, attracting riders from across the continent to its network of pristine single-track trails.

But the entire enterprise hinges on a delicate arrangement. About 75 percent of the trail network crosses private land, hosted by more than 100 landowners who receive no formal compensation for allowing thousands of cyclists to traverse their property annually.

Dread your commute? These folks suggest trying a trail instead  

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VT Digger

Imagine a commute without the worry of traffic jams, potholes or detours, a path to town that’s nearby, maintained and linked to routes just like it all over the state.

That’s the Cross Vermont Trail Association’s vision — to create a web of trails for bikers and walkers to have easy access and safe travels between north-central Vermont towns.

American Trails Capacity Grant 2025 Opens

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American Trails

American Trails and Bronco Wild Fund are pleased to continue the Trails Capacity Grant Program in 2025. This program is targeted for projects on all federal public lands, as well as state, local, and private lands accessible to the public. Project applicants may include nonprofit organizations, businesses, or agencies at the state or local level. American Trails is administering this grant program, and is soliciting proposals for funding, with awards between $2K and $10K per project. Deadline is January 31, 2025 by 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

VTGC Seeks Contractor to Support VT Trail Accessibility Hub

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The Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC) is seeking proposals from qualified independent contractors to support the Vermont Trail Accessibility Hub (TAH). This person will collaborate with TAH partners on several projects including: 1) Lead the process to research and write a long-term sustainable operating model; 2) Produce a final report with recommendations to the State of Vermont Department of Forest, Parks, and Recreation; 3) Develop a Trails Accessibility Advisory Council, and 4) support TAH communications and events. Contact sharon@vermonttgc.org for more information. Applications due 12/20/24.

Vermont Trails & Greenways Council

This website was created in collaboration with the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC). This project was supported by a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. Funding for this project was made possible in part with a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development.

Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
PO Box 183 
East Montpelier, VT 05651
info@vermonttgc.org
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