East Darling Hill Rd Project END

November 11, 2021

What seems like years ago now, because it was! In 2018, the Town of Burke and Kingdom Trail Association came together to undertake a collaborative project to rehabilitate our community’s East Darling Hill Rd. The Town of Burke was unable to pursue this construction on their own as the road was designated Class 2 and not eligible for state funds. Kingdom Trails agreed to join forces to seek a Northern Border Regional Commission federal grant as we believed this endeavor would provide the needed infrastructure to restore a main thoroughfare for our community, safely connecting East Burke, West Burke, Burke Hollow, and Lyndonville.

 

The project consisted of the reconstruction of East Darling Hill Rd including new subbase, eco friendly drainage and asphalt, plus a 5ft bike lane for uphill cyclists. Additionally, two parcels of land adjacent to the road were purchased by Kingdom Trails. This acquisition secured a critical trail connection for KT, ensuring that trail users will have an off-road option instead of using East Darling Hill Rd for both uphill and downhill bike travel, avoiding a dangerous conflict between cycle and car, increasing safety of our community and visitors, drivers and riders. The intersection of East Darling Hill Road and Burke Hollow is now a three way stop due to the realignment of the roads creating safer traffic flow for all. The three way intersection will be crucial for the safety of future potential town projects such as a crosswalk and multi-use pathway.

 

Together, the Town of Burke and Kingdom Trails were thrilled to have been awarded a Northern Border Regional Commission federal grant for the completion of the project! There was no tax increase to local residents. Kingdom Trails also helped leverage donations through the Pave the Way campaign. Local businesses and 100+ individual donations from community members and KT trail users raised the remaining funds needed to complete the construction. We are grateful to all the generous donors, including Casella Waste Systems, Community National Bank, White’s Market, Passumpsic Savings Bank, and Union Bank. A special thank you to the Gallagher Family, previous owners of the adjacent land, for their patience and willingness to work with us through this project. 


Abby Long, Kingdom Trails Executive Director

Mike Harris, Town of Burke Administrator

Recap of the 7/11/2026 KT Community Chat at Firefly Farm

By The KT Team • July 14, 2026
7/11/26 Community Chat

Canadian Community Month

By The KT Team • July 6, 2026
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.

July E-Newsletter

By The KT Team • July 6, 2026
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.
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