Awesome Trail for beginners, families, and especially those loving gorgeous pastoral scenery of northern VT!!
The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) is a 93-mile, car-free, multi-use corridor stretching across northern Vermont from St. Johnsbury to Swanton. It follows the route of the former Lamoille Valley Railroad.
The trail surface is a 10-foot wide, compacted crushed stone path, with gentle grades (≤ 3%). It’s open year-round for a variety of non-motorized uses: biking, walking, hiking, horseback riding, and in winter; snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dogsledding or snowmobiling.
Riders traverse classic Vermont landscapes: sleepy farmland, high cornfields, winding rivers, wild river plains, rolling hills and mountain-backdrop scenery. The route weaves in and out of quaint villages, each with its own local flavor. Towns along the trail offer opportunities to explore art, local history, breweries, restaurants, shops, swimming holes, and quiet rural vibes. You can treat it as a relaxed day-ride, a multi-day journey, or anything in between.
The LVRT was developed along the corridor of the old Lamoille Valley Railroad, giving the trail a historic backbone as a repurposed rail line. 2025 marks the first year the full trail is open without damage interruptions.
As local towns continue to adapt and build up infrastructure, the trail’s surrounding communities are gradually becoming more trail-friendly.
Car-free, modest elevation gains, easy navigation and friendly locals give this route an easy difficulty rating. Remoteness does add some logistical challenges but nothing a little pre-planning can't fix.
Red Barn Brewing (Danville, VT): Brewery in a barn setting with some kickass outdoor seating. Directly off the trail.
Nacho Mama (Danville, VT): Nice mexican sit down joint. Directly off the trail.
Caja Madera (Hardwick, VT): Taco Truck!!!!. Directly off the trail.
Ten Bends Beer (Hyde Park, VT): Brewery with a nice selection of beer. 500ft east of trail.
Soulmate Brewing Company (Morrisville, VT): Brewery is a true local hidden gem!. Directly off the trail.
Two Sons Vermont (Hyde Park, VT): Cafe with drinks and baked goods.. 500 ft North of the trail.
Two Sons Bakehouse (Hyde Park, VT): Fresh Bread and baked goods in addition to a full menu. 1000 ft north of trail.
Robbie’s Wildlife Refuge (Jeffersonville, VT): Fun local bar with pool tables. Directly off the trail.
Vermont Freedom Campground (Greensboro Bend, VT): Campground for $30 for tent camping. Call ahead to reserve. Directly off the trail.
Kimball House B&B (Hardwick, VT): Small Bed and Breakfast. Directly off the trail.
Nye’s Green Valley Farm Bed and Breakfast and Vacation Rentals (Jeffersonville, VT): Homely Vermont Bed and Breakfast. Directly off the trail.
Riverside Cycles (Hardwick, VT): Bikes, Gears, Services and Rentals!. Directly off the trail.
Lamoille Valley Bike Tours (Johnson, VT): Bike shop dedicated to the Lamoille Valley Trail. In addition to selling bikes and E-Bikes, they offer a ton of services related to the Rail Trail. . Directly off the trail.
Bootlegger Bikes – St Albans (St. Albans, VT): Bike shop with a ton of options and services. . Start of the Trail.
180 mi
3-5 Days
1557
United States
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