NEW Safe Road & Trail Crossings
August 31, 2021
We’re taking action folks!
As many are aware, KT and the Burke Chamber, received a USDA Rural Business Development Grant to fund a Network Capacity Study that was completed this past Spring. Public engagement was a key component throughout the process and we were grateful to learn our community’s wants, concerns, and vision for KT’s future. The study determined that KT had sufficient capacity, but there were significant safety issues and imbalances in usage. Recommendations focused on safer traffic and pedestrian flow and dispersion of users. One specific strategy that we were excited to tackle right away is the Safe Road and Trail Crossings project.
The goal of the Safe Road and Trail Crossings project is improved safety for drivers and trail users where roads and trails intersect. Specific interventions will include tactile “rumble strips” to signal riders that they are approaching a road crossing, slow down and come to a complete stop. These rumble strips will not only promote rider and driver safety, but also help control erosion where the trail meets the road. There will also be signage that includes Stop Signs in advance of the road’s right of way, and adjacent “You Are Here” maps delineating crossing specifics and including emergency evacuation details. There vertical road signs will also be implemented to signal drivers that they are approaching a trail crossing.
KT was able to pursue this Capacity Study recommendation due to generous grant funding from Northern Forest Center’s Destination Development Initiative. The goal of this grant program is to improve outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It supports projects that help communities and organizations serve residents and visitors, plus invests in projects that enhance economic development and outdoor recreation in our region’s rural communities.
KTA is grateful to be taking action on this project that was suggested by our own community members. We are glad to be improving the safety where roads and trails intersect for drivers and trail users, community members and visitors. This project’s infrastructure, paired with the expanded KT Ambassador Program, will hold trail users accountable, monitor safe road and trail crossings, and promote engagement and education with the goals of creating a safer experience for those walking, biking, and driving, strengthening the economic impact across the region, as well as relieving pressure and stress on landowners, our host communities, and roads.
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.
