/tags/trails Trails en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-11-13/tunbridge-legal-battle-over-public-trails-could-restrict-access-across-vermont The town of Tunbridge has been battling a landowner for almost five years over who has the right to maintain former public roads, which are now used for recreation. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-11-13/tunbridge-legal-battle-over-public-trails-could-restrict-access-across-vermont Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-07-18/hikers-and-cyclists-can-now-cross-vermont-new-englands-longest-rail-trail-year-after-floods Last July, floods closed the 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. The trail was damaged by flooding again this year, but more than 81 miles of it is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and others. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:49:06 GMT /local-news/2024-07-18/hikers-and-cyclists-can-now-cross-vermont-new-englands-longest-rail-trail-year-after-floods Wilson Ring, Associated Press /local-news/2024-04-22/spring-weather-opens-some-mountain-bike-trails-but-know-before-you-go Mountain bike season is underway, and Nick Bennette of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association has tips for staying safe as trails begin to open up. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:48:42 GMT /local-news/2024-04-22/spring-weather-opens-some-mountain-bike-trails-but-know-before-you-go Nina Keck /local-news/2023-10-31/vermont-is-considering-a-bike-corridor-along-route-5-but-it-would-be-years-away The state started surveying towns and planning commissions along the roadway this month to gauge interest in the project. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:47:30 GMT /local-news/2023-10-31/vermont-is-considering-a-bike-corridor-along-route-5-but-it-would-be-years-away Lexi Krupp /local-news/2023-08-23/lessons-from-irene-helped-green-mountain-club-trails-survive-recent-flooding Popular trail networks in the Green Mountain State suffered significant damage in July’s flooding. But the damage could have been a lot worse. That’s according to the Green Mountain Club, which maintains the Long Trail network. Since Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, they’ve been preparing for major flooding by implementing more climate-resilient designs and maintenance on their trails. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:53:02 GMT /local-news/2023-08-23/lessons-from-irene-helped-green-mountain-club-trails-survive-recent-flooding Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston /local-news/2023-01-23/as-lamoille-valley-rail-trail-nears-completion-northern-vt-towns-prepare-for-tourists The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail that crosses northern Vermont is expected to be fully open by the beginning of February. Organizers hope the trail will boost tourism and create new opportunities for nearby communities while maintaining their character. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-01-23/as-lamoille-valley-rail-trail-nears-completion-northern-vt-towns-prepare-for-tourists Paige Fisher /vpr-news/2021-04-20/st-johnsbury-skyrunner-makes-history-on-1st-female-team-to-complete-historic-swiss-alps-trek It's a 66-mile journey that traverses 26,600 feet in elevation. It requires skis, skins, crampons and more. But for St. Johnsbury native Hillary Gerardi,â€� Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:22:29 GMT /vpr-news/2021-04-20/st-johnsbury-skyrunner-makes-history-on-1st-female-team-to-complete-historic-swiss-alps-trek Mitch Wertlieb, Matthew F Smith /vpr-news/2021-04-13/trouble-in-morristowns-mud-city-residents-push-back-against-atvs-on-local-roads Riders of all-terrain vehicles in Vermont are increasingly asking for access to town roads. ATV clubs have found a warm welcome in a dozen or more townsâ€� Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT /vpr-news/2021-04-13/trouble-in-morristowns-mud-city-residents-push-back-against-atvs-on-local-roads John Dillon /vpr-news/2013-07-16/worcester-addressing-unauthorized-trail-use The issue of unauthorized trail use by motorized off-road vehicles has been brought back before the Worcester Select Board this summer. The minutes of theâ€� Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:12:34 GMT /vpr-news/2013-07-16/worcester-addressing-unauthorized-trail-use Amy Kolb Noyes