Summer Season Closing Letter from Abby
October 29, 2020
Winter is around the corner.
Dear Friends,
I usually begin my end of season letter with thanking everyone for joining us this season.
However, I know this is not the case. Not everyone was able to visit and for that we are truly
heartbroken. Please know you were missed. I hope you and your families stayed healthy and
you enjoyed other beautiful places to recreate and lift your spirits, clear your minds, and fortify
your body. I thank all for riding with gratitude and respecting our priority to take care of our
staff, landowners, and community members, but most of all each other.
In spite of these challenging times, I continue to be amazed by the outpouring of love,
especially for our Darling Ridge conservation campaign
with the Vermont Land Trust
to
permanently protect 269 acres of land at the heart of our trail network. We are nearing the
finish line, now fundraising for Kingdom Trails’ Land Protection and Stewardship Fund to
support the future care of this incredible land and the world-class recreation trails that
invigorate people and communities. Thank you to all those who have contributed and to those
who are planning to contribute still.
Yet, the biggest thank you is to our Landowners. They play a key role in vitalizing our region,
providing a quality experience, and a healthy outlet for all. 2020’s trail development, by our
hardworking crew and steadfast volunteers, focused on establishing safe connections to keep
trail users off the roadways and increase family friendly trail access. With more miles of trails,
KTA welcomed more landowners, bringing our total number to 100! I am in awe at how our
neighbors share the foresight of what trails can bring to their community
And to end on the happiest of notes! My husband and I welcomed our first baby into the world
this summer! Baby boy Wilder joined us July 9th, (sharing my birthday!) weighing 7 lbs 13 oz, as
healthy as could be! He has already been rippin’ trail as we walked White School every day of
my maternity leave. We are beyond thrilled as this is truly why we moved to the area. This is
where we wished to grow and raise our family, surrounded by these trails and this community.
A dream come true!
Thank you all for your support of Kingdom Trails and our community. We can’t wait for the
snow to fly and our amazing crew begins to groom again as we understand the outdoors is a
refuge, a safe place to gather, and an essential source of renewal. Until then I hope all
continues to be happy and healthy!
I am so grateful,
Abby Long
Executive Director
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.
