Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
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- NHjoSaco, Maine13,737 contributionsThe longest rail trail in New England.Well, I didn't have a bike with me, but I did walk a small section of the trail to get some exercise from all the driving I was doing. This is a 93-mile trail! It goes from St. Johnsbury to Swanton. I was at the West Danbury section of it on Joe's Pond, which was a nice place to relax and take in the scenery.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 12, 2023
- Previa1994Chicago, Illinois6,652 contributionsBeautiful Historical Rail TrailI spent only a short time on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail when I stopped in Morrisville on my vacation in Vermont. The LVRT is a 93 miles long rail trail along the Lamoille River. The beautiful trail has a smooth gravel surface and has several bridges crossing the Lamoille River. In Morrisville, right along the trail is Lost Nation Brewing where I stopped for drinks after my walk. Information placards along the trail provide historical background of the area and the railroad. The LVRT would be a great trail for long hikes or bike rides.Visited May 2023Traveled soloWritten April 21, 2024
- Sunshine477559078032 contributionsFantastic Rail Trail! Spectacular scenery and smooth riding.This trail is an absolute gem! I rode the western half of the trail in stages June 2024 and had an incredible time! The trail is very smooth and goes through spectacular scenery-farmland and views of the mountains. The railheads were conveniently spaced to do the trail via stages. Criticism, I wish there had been more mile markers and restroom facilities but these were not problems at all. Overall, my weekend riding the trail was a peak experience and I cannot wait to go back to do the remainer of the trail. One other note, there were very few other cyclists on the trail, so it was not crowded-but the weather was rainy during my trip so the trail may be busier when the weather is good.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 12, 2024
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Bden99
Manchester, NH1,372 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
We started our ride in Morrisville and headed to Johnson. The trail goes through farmland and some forested areas. The grades are easy and the trail is well packed. We rode hybrid bikes and had no issue. There is plenty of parking in Morrisville and they do have a port-a- pottie.
Written August 3, 2021
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NHjo
Saco, ME13,737 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Well, I didn't have a bike with me, but I did walk a small section of the trail to get some exercise from all the driving I was doing. This is a 93-mile trail! It goes from St. Johnsbury to Swanton. I was at the West Danbury section of it on Joe's Pond, which was a nice place to relax and take in the scenery.
Written October 12, 2023
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TravelerWithOpinions
Boston, MA526 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We had a lovely ride on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, enjoying the classic Vermont scenery (farms, woods, wildflowers). As of Sunday, June 25th, you could ride from St. Johnsbury all the way to Joe's Pond (notwithstanding the signs warning of a detour).
It's an easy coast down to St. Johnsbury and a steady up to Joe's Pond. All great.
It's an easy coast down to St. Johnsbury and a steady up to Joe's Pond. All great.
Written June 26, 2017
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Roger H
Toronto, Canada94 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
This is the first section of a new Multi-use trail from St Johnsbury to St Albans. The first section, through Morrisville, just opened late in 2014. The abandoned rail bed creates a perfect trail for walking and biking in spring, summer and fall, and provides a pretty corridor for X-C skiing, snowshoeing and walking in the winter. It runs right beside the pretty Lamoille River, and passes several stopping points as it passes through "downtown" Morrisville: Lost Nation Brewery and 10 Railroad Street. Both are perfect stopping points for a beverage or a meal along your excursion.
Written March 19, 2015
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ESSEX JUNCTION4 contributions
Sep 2017
A group of about a dozen of us set out on a beautiful early September morning last year. We parked at the St Johnsbury end of the trail (dedicated parking area for trail use). The trail overall is in very good shape; crushed stone surface. The trail is suitable for a variety of bicycle types - although I feel a gravel bike works best here. The trip to Joe's Pond is a mostly steady uphill climb. It is not a severe climb, but it is uphill nonetheless. At Joe's Pond, the trail flattens out and continues for just a few miles before ending. We turned around and headed back, stopping for lunch at a delightful place called Bentley's Bakery and Cafe in Danville. The cafe is just off the trail to the north, and has an area outside around the back where we ate our sandwiches. After lunch, it was back to the cars at the parking lot. The trail at this point is just about all downhill, so the return trip is quite a bit quicker than the outbound leg.
Bring water and snacks. I do not remember too many rest stops or options to refill bottles along the way.
Overall, a nice way to spend some hours on a bike away from the traffic of road travel.
Bring water and snacks. I do not remember too many rest stops or options to refill bottles along the way.
Overall, a nice way to spend some hours on a bike away from the traffic of road travel.
Written August 7, 2018
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Allen S
Hyde Park, Vermont, United States51 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The trail surface is fine stone, easy to walk and bike on. Open for horses and dogs. Snowmobiles in winter. Section starts in St. Johnsbury, goes about 15 miles to W. Danville. where it isn't finished any further yet. Great signage, easy 3% hike
Written October 11, 2017
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Jeremy W
New York City, NY653 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
I'm a big rail trail fan and this one is fantastic... in a lovely corner of Vermont. Beautiful rails-to-trails conversion. Smooth services and beautiful views. Easy for all ages.
Written August 2, 2017
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Erica Z
67 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
This new rail trail is wonderful! Easy riding or walking/running (or snowsports in winter), well maintained, beautiful views, and great restaurants and bars on either end. We did the 15-17 mile portion from Morrisville to Cambridge/Jeffersonville, and it took about 90 minutes for casual bikeriders each way. You could easily choose a shorter leg, such as from the Johnson rec fields to Jeffersonville. It's much more authentically VERMONT and less crowded than the Stowe bike trail! (The trail aims to cross the state eventually but so far only two portions are complete.) See more at lvrt.org
Written October 8, 2016
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Leem921
North River, NY58 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
In case you aren’t aware, the vision is a 93 mile trail from Cambridge, VT (back side of Mt Mansfield) to St Johnsbury. For some reason, you can only find this on Trip Advisor in St Johnsbury. That’s a long way from Morrisville and the western and eastern end aren’t connected yet. So start in Morrisville (if you need to rent, go to Power Play). Then bike a short distance and you are at Lost Nation. Great food and I like the German style Biergarten; however, Bavarian pretzels would be an obvious and welcome addition to the menu. Our six year old made it 16 miles - through cornfields, by rivers and woods. Far fewer people than the Stowe path or Burlington. Burlington has better scenery, but Lost Nation and the lack of crowd compensates nicely. Not to miss, but trip advisor needs to list it under Cambridge and Morrisville too!
Written September 7, 2019
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ROTIP
Tilton, NH240 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
In 2015, they open another segment of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. From thetrailhead in St. Johnsbury to the current end of the trail is 17 miles. The initial sections are surprisingly interesting, including the tunnel until I-91. Further out, the trail offers fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. During the mid-week, parking is easy. it probably gets crowded on weekends. If you're making a round-trip, I strongly suggest starting the eastern side. The trail slopes slowly upward the entire way. By going east-to-west and returning west-to-east, you'll be heading downhill when you're most tired. The eventual trail is planned to be 100 miles long. Only a few segments have been completed. It's still possible to ride on the unfinished segments but you'll need an off-road bike and beware of ticks in the tall grass.
Written July 22, 2016
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I have a tri bike. How is the surface for that type of riding? Should I bring a bike with slightly wider tires?
Written July 17, 2021
jagaboriault
West Danville, Vermont
Rail train for this weekend Saturday if possible one senior one 6 year old.
Cost time of departure from where exactly.
Will we need to bring snacks and such...?
Written October 6, 2017
naybentler
Thornhurst, Pennsylvania
I 'm coming up to North Kingdom, in February tenth and staying for a week. I would like to know the conditions of the weather and weather to ride Snowmobile. And a New map 2017.
Written January 8, 2017
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