About Us

A new trail, running east to west across north central Vermont.

The Cross Vermont Trail will be a 90 mile path connecting towns across the state from Lake Champlain to the Connecticut River - already 30 miles are built and open to the public.

The “Cross Vermont Trail Association” is a formal organization of people who want to help make this trail complete. We are an incorporated non profit, "501(c)(3)", member based and volunteer driven, with two part time staff members.

Our mission is “to assist municipalities, recreation groups, and landowners in the creation and management of a four-season, multi-use trail across the state of Vermont for public recreation, alternative transportation, and awareness of our natural and cultural heritage."

The Cross Vermont Trail Association was created when people saw these needs:

Some local towns and landowners are building shorter trails, but they lack connection to each other. We answer the need for a statewide organization to support the connection of existing trails into a complete network.

Some local towns and landowners are interested in having trails in their area, but lack the resources for construction on their own. We answer the need for a non-profit organization that can raise funds and recruit volunteer effort to help build new trails from scratch.

And in the meantime, we answer the need for "getting people past the Bike Route End signs". We are creating, installing, and maintaining signs and maps. These guide travelers on the best roads that string together existing pieces of path to put together longer trips.

The trail is a work in progress!

Bit by bit - we are working with willing landowners who want to sell or donate property to make the trail corridor, and then we are leading actual trail building with volunteers, youth groups, and (where needed) skilled contractors.

We are also coordinating with and supporting (and applauding!) the ongoing trailbuilding efforts by many other trail groups, municipalities, and state agencies.

Signs are up along the length of the statewide route. Maps and a guidebook are being posted online. Have you been out along the route lately? Tell us how things look to you.

Check back to our website for updates, or drop us a line any time . . .