Black Lives Matter
June 29, 2020
With profound humility and commitment to deeper learning, we will challenge our assumptions and biases to make sure our trails are welcoming and safe for all. Further, we need to better understand how to actively participate in building a just organization, ensuring a just experience for all.
So we return to the notion of movement. Words are not enough, we need to act. As such, we recently sought support and counsel from the In Solidarity Project’s Outdoor Diversity Pledge
to help us identify steps we can take as an organization in creating a plan to establish programs and initiatives around diversity and inclusion in the greater outdoor recreation community. These action items will range from exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion education for our KTA team and Board of Directors to presenting representative efforts that welcomes and comforts new users to KTA. We commit to sharing our progress with the Outdoor Diversity Pledge Team, as well as our own community, to hold ourselves accountable to the goals we have set through this pledge.
We will also look forward to taking part in discussions and other initiatives with fellow Vermont outdoor organizations in their pursuit of equity and inclusion. We are inspired by the statements and stories from our friends at the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Green Mountain Club, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, and others. Kingdom Trails will also seek guidance from regional organizations such as the NEK Collaborative, as they have shared opportunities for reflection and dialogue in our immediate Northeast Kingdom region.
We recognize that our commitment won’t solve our challenges overnight, but it is the first step toward building a more inclusive organization, hopefully leading toward a more inclusive and representative outdoor recreation community. As it states in our new Ride with Gratitude Code of Conduct, care for others, "If someone needs help, we help. If someone needs encouragement, we share our enthusiasm. And if it's going to make the situation better, we dismount. Be nice, yield to others, and give a smile."
We welcome your feedback. And above all, join us. Feel free to share your thoughts and add your voice to the conversation.
We are so grateful, The KTA Team & Board of Directors
7/11/26 Community Chat
Canadian Community Month Offers Below Kingdom Trails Kingdom Trails is a world-renowned, community-supported trail network at the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, built through long-standing landowner partnerships and careful stewardship. It remains the central hub of the region’s mountain biking community. As part of Canadian Community Month, Canadian visitors are welcomed with special membership access and benefits designed to make visiting more accessible. Offers: Canadian dollars accepted at par for annual and day memberships purchased in-person at the Kingdom Trails Welcome Center New and current Canadian annual members will receive a complimentary guest day membership to share with a friend or family member, redeemable anytime during the 2026 riding season. Canadians who purchased day memberships earlier this season may upgrade to annual memberships at par, with the amount already paid in USD credited toward the upgrade Please note that the at-par rates will be applied at checkout in USD as a discount according to the current daily exchange rate; the KT Welcome Center is unable to accept Canadian currency at this time.
From the Executive Director: Hi Everyone! Well, July has certainly brought the heat, but luckily here at KT there are plenty of shady trails to choose from. Speaking of trails...we are opening a new one this weekend: "Cheddar Slice" connects the bottom of Butter Tubs to the bottom of the Dashney Loop, creating a roughly 4-mile family-friendly loop and adding another way to connect the Moose Alley and Dashney zones. Connectivity has been a big focus this year, and there is more to come later this season. Thank you to all our generous Landowners, members and supporters. Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Fourth of July!! -Georgia Celebrate the Fourth with Us! As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we invite you to celebrate with us throughout the month of July. If you're riding on Saturday, July 4, be sure to stop by our newly refreshed Welcome Center! We'll be serving complimentary cookies and lemonade throughout the day—a small way of celebrating the holiday and welcoming riders, families, and visitors to Kingdom Trails. Later in the month, join us at Lyndonville's Stars & Stripes Celebration on Saturday, July 18. The celebration begins with the 10:00 a.m. parade, followed by the festival, where you'll find the Kingdom Trails tent. Stop by to say hello, learn about our newest initiatives and chat with our staff about everything happening at Kingdom Trails this summer. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and features food trucks, vendors, children's activities, live music, a Rotary BBQ, axe throwing, and more—making it a fun day for the whole family. We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us! CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter.
