Kingdom Trails: Nordic Ski Trails

A network of nordic ski trails on Darling Hill, groomed by the Kingdom Trails Association. 
Trail Activity
Snowshoeing Groomed cross-country skiing
Length
7.10 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Advanced
Towns
Burke (VT), Lyndon (VT)
Surface
Snow, Groomed
Pets
Not Permitted
Fees
Yes

Description

Kingdom Trails Association (KTA) grooms 11 kilometers of trails for skate and classic skiing and snowshoeing. The trails head generally north along the ridge of Darling Hill with easier loops in the fields and more difficult loops when the trails drop down into the woods. Many scenic and pastoral views are found throughout the system, especially from the loops near the parking area and around Mountain View Farm. 

Snowshoers are welcome on the groomed ski trails, but are asked to refrain from walking directly on the classic tracks. 

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.

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

Trail Rules

  • Stay on trail and follow trail markers.
  • Ski and snowshoe at your own risk.
  • Always ski in control.
  • Descending skiers have the right of way.
  • Plan ahead and be properly prepared.
  • Stay to the outside of the trail on corners and look for oncoming traffic.
  • Park only in designated KTA parking lots.
  • Leave No Trace.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the trails. Please leave your furry friends at home.
  • Fat biking, walking and running are not allowed on the groomed ski trails. Snowshoes or skis are required.

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 trails that the KTA grooms for nordic skiing and does not describe their full network.  We also have postings for KTA's summer trails and fat bike 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

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

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Visit busy trailheads mid-week to avoid crowds.
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Trailhead Information

The nordic ski network at Kingdom Trails is accessible from the parking area at the Village Sportshop Trailside/Wildflower Inn parking area. 

Head northeast on VT-114 from Lyndonville then turn left onto Darling Hill Road. Turn left into the parking lot at the Village Sportshop Trailside, just after passing the Wildflower Inn. 

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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