This rail-trail follows the old Montpelier and Wells River Railroad, which ran across northeast Vermont carrying materials from quarries in Barre. It has three different sections for recreation. This section is a short but quiet wooded route in Plainfield and east Montpelier. There is a variety of wildlife to be seen and the trail surface is a mix of dirt, gravel, and sand.

This trail begins with a short bit of rolling terrain and then has a steep, sustained climb for a half of a mile. From here it’s nearly three miles of twisty downhill through dense woodlands. Eventually you’ll pass a water tank signaling you’re about to spit out onto Hurricane Mountain Road; from here you ride back up the road to your vehicle or drive back if you had the foresight to leave a shuttle car.

This rail-trail follows the old Montpelier and Wells River Railroad, which ran across northeast Vermont carrying materials from quarries in Barre. It has three different sections for recreation. This section is between Wells River and Boltonville. It is a peaceful area with ponds and hiking trails. There is a variety of wildlife to be seen and the trail surface is a mix of dirt, gravel, and sand.

This trail starts near the summit of Hunt Mountain (which you may need a four-wheel drive to get to) and follows the more or less straight trajectory of the powerlines but with a whole lotta twists and turns; there are also plenty of little gaps and drops to keep it interesting. The trail runs out to Copper Mine Road where you find a short climb and then a long coast back to the long climb to your car. Bringing a second vehicle as a shuttle might be nice as well.

This ride begins with some stiff climbing that is reasonably technical with its fair share of roots and rocks. The ride takes place in dense hardwood and coniferous forest and in several places, particularly near Black Cap has some good views. At a little after three miles and about seventeen hundred feet gained it all pays off with three miles of twisting downhill. You even get to enjoy downhill grades on the asphalt while coasting back to your car.

Located in Websterville, this is one of the best rides in Vermont. The trail explores an old granite quarry providing unique and pleasant views. The trail surface is a mix of singletrack and doubletrack. Expect tight turns and thrilling drop-offs.

This rail-trail follows the old Montpelier and Wells River Railroad, which ran across northeast Vermont carrying materials from quarries in Barre. It has three different sections for recreation. This section begins at Lake Groton and stretches north to Marshfield. You’ll pass by ponds, hiking trails, rural villages, thick wooded forests and there is a variety of wildlife to be seen. The trails surface is a mix of dirt, gravel, sand and some section of road.

Located in East Burke, this ride follows mostly along dirt roads to the summit of Burke Mountain. This area is beautiful and provides excellent scenery through a thick wooded forest. These trails don’t usually open until May.

This loop offers some pretty chunky riding, rocky trail, gardens and drops. From the rather limited parking area the trail heads out past the radio tower and into some rolling woodland terrain. After a little over a mile you’ll enjoy some downhill action and then a climb as the path doubles back toward the trailhead; there are many connectors and side trails in this area.

This long outing is best enjoyed on a hardtail mountain bike or cyclo-cross bike but is rated as though it’s a road ride. This trail offers mile after mile of rough country road (Dolly Copp Road) and repurposed rail grade taking you from the White Mountain Road all the way to the wetlands of Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. If supplies are needed on the journey look for Lowes Path at about trail mile 8.9, if you turn right on Lowes path it will take you to the highway and a country store a few hundred feet east and on the other side of the road. This trail may best be enjoyed as a one-way adventure with a shuttle vehicle parked at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. Bring plenty of food and water and appropriate clothing for a long ride. The Dolly Copp Road is closed in winter months.