Lamoille Valley Rail Trail |
The four-season Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is perfect for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, x-c skiing, or snowmobiling.
St. Johnsbury is the beginning (or end, depending on your point of view) of New England's longest rail trail, stretching 93 miles across the northern part of Vermont.
St. Johnsbury is the beginning (or end, depending on your point of view) of New England's longest rail trail, stretching 93 miles across the northern part of Vermont.
ST. JOHNSBURY TRAIL CONSTRUCTION updates
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In July 2024, a section of the LVRT located in St. Johnsbury was washed out by catastrophic flooding. Although full repairs are not scheduled to be completed until early spring 2026, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is BACK OPEN (as of December 2025), with some sections containing a steeper grade than normal.
Call the Welcome Center at 802-748-8575 if you have questions about the status of the trail. |
BIKE RENTAL services
Close-by Rental Services:
PARKING
Parking is available at:
- South Main LVRT Trailhead (543 Main Street) - unlit
- Trailhead Pavilion (195 Bay Street) - unlit, no winter maintenance
- St. Johnsbury Park & Ride (100 US Rt 2 West) - lit, overnight parking available
- Downtown St. Johnsbury:
- Free day parking is available in the municipal parking lot at Pearl Street & Eastern Avenue, with easy access to the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center and the Trailhead Pavilion.
- For information about other municipal parking lots, including overnight parking permits, visit StJVT.com.
- Call the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 802-748-8575, for additional downtown parking options.
Bike shuttles and guide services
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RCT - U.S. 2 Commuter
Rural Community Transit's FREE U.S. 2 Commuter shuttle bus departs from the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center every weekday at 6:05am, 2:40pm, and 3:45pm, bound for stops including the West Danville Park & Ride. This is a great drop-in shuttle to connect you with downtown lodging and restaurants, although note that the bike rack has very limited capacity. Calling RCT to confirm details is recommended: (802) 748-8170. Please note that this shuttle services does NOT run on the weekends. |
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Lamoille Valley Bike Tours - Bike Shuttle & Tours
Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, located in Morrisville, has a wealth of information as well as guided and self-guided tour services for LVRT users. Their bike shuttle (ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED) departs from the U.S. 2 St. Johnsbury Park & Ride on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Prices start at $25/person. |
Winter Snowmobile Information
LVRT Access Points & Amenities:
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South Main Trailhead
The official trailhead marking the start (or end) of the LVRT's 93 miles.
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