Kingdom Trails: Summer Trails

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Kingdom Trails offers almost 100 miles of summer trails for biking, walking and running in the Northeast Kingdom communities of Lyndon, Burke, Kirby, and East Haven. 
Trail Activity
Walking Hiking Mountain biking
Length
88.00 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Advanced
Towns
Burke (VT), East Haven (VT), Kirby (VT), Lyndon (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging
Pets
Not Permitted
Fees
Yes

Description

A destination for mountain bikers from across the world, Kingdom Trails offers trail experiences for all ability levels. The trails follow alongside rivers, climb hills, crest ridges, cross farm fields and meander through forests. Whether you are looking for a big adventure or a short trip to the trails, stop in at the Kingdom Trails welcome center for route recommendations and up-to-date trail conditions.

The trails are two-way unless specifically marked. Please be aware and watch for oncoming traffic. Also, although the trails are best known for mountain biking, they are open to walking, running and horseback riding as well. Please respect all trail users and share the trails. 

Other Information

Kingdom Trails relies on the generosity of 104 landowners who allow trails on their private property. Please respect these generous landowners and abide by all trail use policies and riding with gratitude.

Purchase a daily, monthly or annual KTA membership to access these trails. Memberships can be purchased online or at the welcome center. 

Trail Rules:

  • Park only in designated KT parking lots.
  • eMTBs are not allowed on KT trails except as may be required by law for individuals with mobility disabilities.
  • Ride single file while on roads.
  • Keep group size to under 10 riders.
  • Stop for vehicles
  • Use open trails only. Some trails may be closed due to wet conditions.
  • Always ride in control and yield the trail to other trail users. 
  • Never scare animals.
  • Leave no trace.
  • No fires or camping.
  • Dogs are allowed only on the Village Trail section.
  • Horses are not allowed on singletrack trails.
  • Do not wash your bike in the river.
  • Riding is not allowed after dark at the Moose Haven sector. Trail access in East Haven is from the main trailhead only.

KTA reserves the right to close the trails due to temperatures or conditions. For up-to-date trails conditions, visit the KTA website

Please note that this posting describes the KTA trails that are open in the summer  We also have postings for KTA's winter trails: Fatbiking Trails and Nordic Ski Trails. You can also learn more about the organization at their website. 

Trail Manager

For more information, visit the Kingdom Trails website or contact:

Kingdom Trails Association
468 VT Route 114
East Burke, VT 05832
Phone: (802) 626-0737
info@kingdomtrails.org
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Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces
Stick to established trails. If there's no trail, try to walk on rock, gravel, or snow and spread out so that your group doesn't create a trail.

Trailhead Information

Parking is available at multiple locations around the network. Click one of the parking icons on the map to get custom directions from your location to the parking area.

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