Bluffside Farm Ski Trail

Trail Overview

A groomed cross country ski loop through a former dairy farm on the shores of Lake Memphremagog
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Trail Activity
Snowshoeing Groomed cross-country skiing
Length
1.30 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Newport Town (VT)
Surface
Snow, Groomed
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No
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Description

Bluffside Farm was conserved by the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) in 2015. In 2018, VLT started partnering with Memphremagog Trails to provide access to a groomed loop through the fields and forests of the property. The trail can be accessed either from the farm or from North Country Hospital. It is relatively easy and usable by beginner skiers.

Although a trail pass is required for the other trails on the Memphremagog Trails system, there is no cost to use the trails at Bluffside Farm. For trail conditions, visit the Memphremagog Trails website

Other Information

Public access guidelines:

  • This property is being actively farmed – please stay off the hayfields and respect
    and stay clear of farm equipment and all fences.
  • Pedestrian access only - no motorized vehicles, bicycles or horses.
  • Travel is at your own risk.
  • Daytime use only - no access between sunset and sunrise.
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times and please clean up after your pet.
  • Please carry in and carry out – there are no trash receptacles on the property.
  • Do not enter any buildings.
  • No alcohol on the property.
  • Please read and respect any signs you see directing uses or activities on the
    property. 

Trail Manager

For more information on the trails at Bluffside Farm, visit the Memphremagog Trails website or contact:

Memphremagog Trails (MSTF)

Memphremagog Trails (MSTF)
PO Box 1457
Newport, VT 05855
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Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces
If you have to step off the trail, step onto a rock or soil. Avoid stepping on fragile vegetation.
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Trailhead Information

North Country Hospital  - From downtown Newport, head north on US-5 for 0.4 miles. Continue straight onto Union street. After 1 mile, turn left onto Prouty Drive. Parking is at the hospital on the right after 0.2 miles. 

Bluffside Farm  - From downtown Newport, head north on US-5 for 0.4 miles. Continue straight onto Union street. After 1 mile, turn right on Bluff Road and proceed for 0.3 miles. Turn left on Scott Farm Drive. Parking will be on the right in front of the sugar house. Do not park at the farmstead or on the fields. 

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