What to do and see in Vermont, United States: The Best Biking Trails

February 3, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Whether you’re exploring Vermont’s covered bridges, visiting Quechee Gorge or skiing at Killington, you’ll find Vermont to be picture-perfect. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll love Vermont. In winter, of course, there’s plenty of skiing and snowboarding. In the warmer months, however, Vermont offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and boating. If you enjoy boating, swimming and fishing, a vacation rental on Lake Champlain might be perfect for you.
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1. Kingdom Trail System

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Seventy-five miles of trails around Burke Mountain.

2. The Local Motion Bike Ferry

Island Line Trail, South Hero, VT 05446 +1 802-861-2700 ext. 2 [email protected] http://www.localmotion.org/bike_ferry
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The Local Motion Bike Ferry

Opening day is May 28, 2021! The Local Motion Bike Ferry is a unique way to travel across the gap in the Colchester Causeway along the Island Line Trail. The 45-foot long pontoon boat has been equipped with bike racks and comfortable seats to carry bikers and walkers between Colchester and the Hero Islands. The 200-foot wide gap in the Causeway is bridged by the Bike Ferry, turning the ride into a novel and beautiful biking experience. From downtown Burlington, you can travel by foot or by bike along the 13-mile Island Line Trail. The final three miles are on the Colchester Causeway, a strip of raised land extending into Lake Champlain that is bridged by the Local Motion Bike Ferry and surrounded by water and mountain views. The experienced crew will direct you to load your bike onto the boat and will share some fun facts about the mountain views.

Reviewed By B4204VHlauriek - Colchester, United States

We're blessed to have this amazing resource right in our back yard! Throughout the season, we ride our bikes north from Colchester, up the breathtaking causeway, across the cut via the jaunty bike ferry, and on to favorite activities in the islands l like a wine tasting, ice cream cones, and markets.

3. Newport Bike Path

Union St, Newport, VT
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Newport Bike Path

Reviewed By ilkkats - Concord, United States

Very easy and nice ride from the town waterfront along the beautiful lake, Prouty Beach is a good stop to cool down along the way with even a disc golf course.

4. Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

Saint Albans, VT 05478 +1 802-524-5958 http://www.mvrailtrail.org
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

Reviewed By CollegeDadFor2 - Oneonta, United States

The rail trail is a great place to experience a walk, run or bike ride without having to deal with traffic and noise. Free parking is available at the trail head as well as at spots along the route. The trail is very smooth and easy to traverse. Road crossings are well marked for safety, and there are mileposts along the route so you can tell how far you've gone. Depending on how far you go, you will see nice Vermont farmland as well as beautiful wooded areas and various wildlife along the route. This trail is a real gem, we are so glad that we found it and hope to come back again for a longer walk. If you are in St. Albans you should definitely check out the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail.

5. Shelburne Bay Park

1230 Bay Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 http://www.shelburnevt.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Shelburne-Bay-Park-14
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Shelburne Bay Park

6. Mount Snow Resort

39 Mount Snow Road, Dover, VT 05356 +1 802-464-3333 http://www.mountsnow.com
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Mount Snow Resort

Mount Snow is a premier four season resort located in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont featuring four mountain faces of downhill skiing and snowboarding - including one of the East's best terrain parks, Carinthia - slopeside lodging and golf at the acclaimed Mount Snow Golf Club as well as flexible wedding and conference facilities. Other activities include snow tubing, ski & snowboard lessons, downhill mountain biking and a full schedule of festivals and events. Mount Snow is a member of the Peak Resorts family.

Reviewed By FredC754 - Avon, United States

We were looking for an affordable, overnight get away for two and found it at Mount Snow. We stayed at the Snow Lake Lodge overnight with two adult ski tickets mid-week and spent less than $200. That's fantastic. The Lodge is no frills, and the website is clear about that, but it was clean, comfortable and fully functional. Just a few minutes away from the lift with transportation on the half-hour. Melissa in Guest Services attended to a ticketing issue (that was my fault) and rectified the problem perfectly!

7. Bolton Valley Resort

4302 Bolton Access Road, Bolton Valley, VT 05477-7702 +1 802-434-3444 [email protected] http://www.boltonvalley.com
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Bolton Valley Resort

Bolton Valley is a northern Vermont ski and mountain bike resort conveniently located less than 30 minutes from Burlington, Stowe, Montpelier and the Mad River Valley (Waterbury, Waitsfield and Warren). Beautiful mountain sunsets frame a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, outdoor food, beverage and music events, swimming, skate park and some of the best swimming holes and rock climbing in the state just at the base of the access road.

Reviewed By tupperh2021 - Shelburne, United States

We booked a staycation for my birthday this year and had such a phenomenal time. Friendly staff, great accommodations, Covid safe precautions met, and most importantly great snow.

8. Evolution Bike Park

77 Okemo Ridge Rd, Ludlow, VT 05149-9692
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Evolution Bike Park

9. Vergennes Falls Park

Vergennes, VT
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Vergennes Falls Park

State park overlooking neighboring New York with a 15 mile-long looping biking trail.

10. Slate Valley Trails

200 Main St PO Box 242, Poultney, VT 05764 [email protected] http://slatevalleytrails.org/
Slate Valley Trails

Slate Valley Trails (SVT) is a network of over 40 miles of foot and mountain biking single-track and double-track trails on private and public land in the Slate Valley region of southwestern Vermont. Trails are free and open to the public. Beginner, intermediate, & advanced hiking and mountain bike trails with many fun loop or point-to-point options. Many scenic views of Lake St. Catherine and the nearby Southern Adirondacks and Taconic Mountains, as well trail that meander through forests and meadows. Close to Rutland and Killington Regions, Manchester, and nearby Glens Falls/Queensbury/Lake George, NY regions. http://slatevalleytrails.org/

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