Solar Eclipse 2024

March 26, 2024

April 8th

2024 is a big year here! Not only is it KT’s 30th Anniversary, but in case you haven’t heard, at around 3:25 pm, April 8th, the moon will pass in front of the sun, bringing our Northeast Kingdom region into complete darkness for almost 3 minutes. We are incredibly fortunate to find ourselves in the solar eclipse’s “path of totality.” This is a once-in-a-lifetime event as Vermont has not experienced this phenomenon since 1932 and won't again until 2106. 


Although the KT network is closed at that time of the year while we navigate Vemont’s famous Mud Season, we are opening Bill Magill, a trail on the property that KT owns on Darling Ridge, for people to access on foot for viewing.


To access this property, viewers may park in designated Wildflower Inn parking areas and walk on Bill Magill as far out as they would like. Remember that viewing will be best from a south-facing slope. The Wildlflower Inn will also open their property on Heaven’s Bench, accessed from Bill Magill.




We will not require a KT Membership to view the Eclipse on April 8th. However, you are required to sign the KT Waiver if you plan to venture out on Bill Magill and Heaven’s Bench. 


It is important to:

  • Park only in designated areas. There will be no parking on the side of the roads.
  • Travel only on foot and be mindful of surface damage- stick to the BIll Magill double track.
  • Wear Eclipse Glasses.
  • Leave No Trace. You can always live the Ride With Gratitude lifestyle without a bike!
  • Dress Appropriately.


Read this article for tips about how to watch the eclipse safely.


For more info on the Eclipse, check out these resources:

Vermont Public

Fairbanks Museum

Get NEKed

Vermont Tourism

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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