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 WELCOME to Kingdom Trails in Northeast Vermont, a multiple-use trail system unlike any other and recently voted Editors' Choice in the 2006 edition of the Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England, and in their latest issue of the YANKEE MAGAZINE we were highlighted as one of the ten "Thrills of a Lifetime" for a family getaway in New England. Click HERE to read the Yankee Magazine article.We were also named BEST OF NEW ENGLAND by Boston Magazine Travel & Life.
We are located in East Burke, Vermont, named one of the 101 Best Outdoor Towns in the U.S. "UNE PAGE EN VERSION FRANCAISE"
Come and see for yourself our extensive network of scenic recreational trails constructed to accommodate all levels of ability. We are working hard to provide a quality trail system that not only makes for an unforgettable outing but will not negatively impact the surrounding natural resource. Come experience mile after mile of winding singletrack, long-forgotten cart roads, broad fire roads, and scenic country roads all begging to be explored on foot, a bicycle, skis, or snowshoes. We are closer than you think and we know if you visit us once, we will see you again. READ article in DIRTRAG Magazine
READ ABOUT US in Boston Globe
Enjoy the pastoral and wild setting in the rolling hills of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom while you are MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING, TRAIL RUNNING, NORDIC SKIING, and SNOWSHOEING.
Kingdom Trails is a charitable non-profit conservation organization, driven by a volunteer Board of Directors, working in partnership with private landowners, local businesses, government agencies and other non-profit organizations to create and manage out-door recreation opportunities and preserve and protect trails. During all seasons of the year we offer an extensive trail network for non-motorized, multi-use recreation activity. Currently all mapped trails in our local area are on private land. Kingdom Trail Association was formed to create legal access to these trails and manage the system. In order to generate the funds needed to maintain the trail system and manage usage on private land the Association requires all users to purchase either a Day Member Pass or a Membership to access the trail system. We strive to keep our rates extremely low so that everyone will be able to enjoy the trails.
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Local Bike Art at Kingdom Trails
If you haven't visited our new Welcome Center lately, then you probably haven't seen the art work made from bicycle parts that adorn our walls. Local artist Dorian McGowan, has been collecting unusable parts from local bike shops to use in his own artistic visions. Please click here to see some of his amazing work.
Kona Bikes has sponsored Kingdom Trails' Trail Crew/Bike Patrol! Check out their website www.konaworld.com
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TRAIL CONDITIONS & EVENTS
DARLING HILL TRAILS ARE OPEN BUT THERE IS STANDING WATER AND VARIABLE WET CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT. THE BURKE MOUNTAIN TRAILS ARE CLOSED. WE HAVE RECEIVED OVER 5" OF RAIN THE PAST 3 DAYS AND THOSE TRAILS ARE VERY SUSCEPTIBLE TO NEGATIVE IMPACT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Summer Trail System Travel Conditions
2nd Annual Burke Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, September 6, 2008
East Burke, VT
The 2nd Annual Burke Mountain Bike Race will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008. There will be both road bike and mountain bike classes. The only hill climb in the Northeast with a 5 rating on both climbing challenge and descent quality by northeastcycling.com, the Burke Mountain Bike Race is 4.7 miles long, and has 2,384 foot vertical climb with an average grade of 9.7%. Over 100 racers are expected for the race, which begins at the Sherburne Base Lodge, travels Burke’s famous toll road and ends at the summit. Registration for the race is from 8-9:30am, with the shotgun start at 10:00am. Following the race, an awards ceremony and BBQ will be held at the Sherburne Base Lodge on Burke Mountain. Every race entry will receive a season pass to Kingdom Trails, and cash prizes will be awarded in male and female team and individual categories.
For more information or to register for the race, please visit
Burke Mountain Hill Climb
Dog Policy Kingdom Trails would like to remain amenable to dogs using the trails but there are too many issues regarding dogs to ignore. Recently, a dog policy was formulated to ensure that the trails remain a positive experience for all users and the natural resource is not unnecessarily impacted.
Kingdom Trails strongly encourages our members and guests to leave their dogs at home.
PLEASE! NO DOGS ON WEEKENDS
If they so choose to bring their dog it must be in control at all times, preferably by a leash. Please clean up after your dog by burying the waste. We also request that folks do not leave their dogs in their vehicle or tied to a tree while they are out enjoying the trails.
Some of the concerns about dog companions that were raised by the Board of Directors are listed on our "Policies and FAQs" page
We thank you ahead of time for heeding this policy established to help mitigate these issues.
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