Network Capacity Study Update
August 28, 2020
Rider Experience Survey Results
Over the past few months, the SE Group project team has been busy engaging with stakeholders and collecting
data. The project team held 10 virtual focus group meetings with local business owners, town
governments, landowners, trail ambassadors, and other key players. These conversations framed the
existing conditions and illuminated many of the opportunities and constraints going forward. The
project team placed trail counters to measure level of use and conducted a rider experience survey. The
rider experience survey asked respondents about crowding, access, and overall experience during the
summer 2020 season and previous years. Click here
to see the results.
Now, the project team is working on the analysis and solutions. The team is developing a capacity figure
for components of the trail system – trails, parking, lodging, and food and beverage. The team is also
looking at the qualitative capacities of landowners, the environment, and community infrastructure.
Imbalances between the different capacities will be identified and solutions will seek to address
deficiencies and recommend changes in policy and enhancements to system components. Design
alternatives are being developed for several key locations in the trail system such as existing and
potential parking lots, difficult road crossings, and the future welcome center. The project team is
preparing two separate scenarios and these design alternatives for public feedback in late fall. Stay
tuned for more details!
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.
