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Rail Trails of Vermont

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Rail trail, Other trail, Bike lane, Road bike, Live rail, Historic rail.

Flat and wide trails criss-cross the state through woodland, past ponds, along rivers, over historic bridges and between charming small towns. Often separated from road traffic by miles, these routes once carried steam trains but now offer tranquility and a way to explore New England like never before. Scroll down for full list of categorized Rail Trails, links, elevation gain & trail conditions.

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Rail Trail Review Length Gain Cond
AlburghMap3.3 mi50, 50
BenningtonMap1.5 mi80, 0
Boltonville-Groton-MarshfieldMap15.8 mi350, 800
CatamountMap13 mi760, 1100
Delaware & Hudson NorthMap10.2 mi220, 270
Delaware & Hudson SouthMap14.7 mi570, 310
EssexMap1 mi10, 52
Hoot, Toot & WhistleMap1.6 mi100, 100
Island LineMap12.5 mi170, 160
Lamoille ValleyMap96.5 mi3210, 2300
Missisquoi ValleyMap26.3 mi540, 650
Newport Bike PathMap3.9 mi90, 110
PlainfieldMap5.9 mi500, 90
Wells RiverMap1.7 mi60, 130
West River BrattleboroMap5.5 mi220, 280
West River JamaicaMap2.6 mi140, 260
West River South LondonderryMap4.6 mi110, 233
West River West TownsendMap3.8 mi180, 154

Good - Asphalt or hardpack trail conditions
OK - Occasionally rough surface
Rough - Hiking & mountain/rugged bikes
Gain - Elevation gain (ft) moving West to East or North to South. Second number is return gain.

Flat and wide trails criss-cross the state through woodland, past ponds, along rivers, over historic bridges and between charming small towns. Often separated from road traffic by miles, these routes once carried steam trains but now offer tranquility and a way to explore New England like never before.

We're on a mission to explore and review every rail trail featured on our map, where we provide detailed information on each route including mapping and photography. Check out our latest rail trail reviews here. Our rail trail maps are a combination of desktop research and fieldwork. Be aware that information on any rail trails that we've not yet reviewed should be regarded as approximate and subject to clarification. Follow Trailspotting to be notified as we continue to review New England's rail trails.

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