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Cross Vermont Trail

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Trail description: A 86-mile multi-use trail is planned to run across the state connecting Burlington, Montpelier and Wells River. East of Montpelier the trail follows the old Montpelier-Wells River Railroad. West of Montpelier the trail will be on recreation paths.
About 26 miles of the trail is completed through Groton State Forest. Several other shorter sections of the trail are completed at various points west of Montpelier. Access fee: Optional membership helps support development of the trail
Towns along the trail: Burlington, Montpelier, Plainfield, Wells River
Web site: Cross Vermont Trail
Related link: New England Rail Trails | Local Motion Trail and Bikeways (Burlington)
Trail map: Available on the CVT website
Trail surface: Gravel on completed sections
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, horseback riding
Facilities on the trail: Groton State Forest has restrooms
Points of interest: Nature center and beach in Groton State Forest
Lodging: Montpelier has a few hotels and other accommodations
Camping: Three campgrounds are in Groton State Forest
Bike shops: Montpelier
Weather forecast: Montpelier
Tourism info: Central Vermont Chamber
Getting to the trail: From Montpelier take Route 2 to Plainfield. Parking area is just past the fire station on left. Parking is also available at Groton State Park Route 302 off Route 2 at Riker Pond
See the New England Rail Trails web site for a complete description.
Map of local region: Burlington | Montpelier | Plainfield | Wells River
Update submitted by: charles semprebon
from: Barre Vermont
Date submitted: Sept 23, 2003

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Number of ratings: 1
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Trail name: Cross Vermont Rail Trail
I have used the trail: Several times
Date of my last visit: Sept, 2003
Best time to go: May to October
Sections covered: all
Favorite sections:
Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling,
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: None submitted
What I liked: Scenery
What I disliked:
Additional comments: 2 miles from Plainfield minor detour around Land owner thru sand pit across hay field back on to trail.2 miles Route 302 near South Reygate part of trail. Trail ends @I-91.
Submitted by: charles semprebon
from: Barre Vermont
Date submitted: Sept 23, 2003

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