​"St. Johnsbury: Best small town for outdoor adventure"
— National Geographic Adventure​

​​Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

534 Main St.
(802) 229-0005
St. Johnsbury is the trailhead for the four-season, multi-purpose Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, which passes through woods and farmlands and is perfect for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, x-c skiing, and snowmobiling. 17 miles of trail have been completed to Joe's Pond in West Danville. The pavilion located on Bay Street offers picnic and biking amenities. 

​​St. Johnsbury Town Forest

Trailhead off Almshouse Rd.
Within walking distance of downtown, 97 acres of forest features a scenic trail network with views of town and the Moose River. Picnic pavilion at trailhead.

The Knob Hiking Trail

Trailhead on Mt. Pleasant St.​
Hiking trail easily accessible from downtown, with gorgeous views of the surrounding vista. Elevation: 1099 ft.

RecFit Fitness Center

49 Perkins St.
(802) 751-2305
Non-profit community health and wellness center featuring a full-service gym, free weight and Nautilus equipment, cardio equipment, group fitness classes,  personal training, indoor tennis court, pickleball courts, racquetball court, pool tables, and ping pong.

Fitness Unbound

2000 Memorial Dr., Suite #5
(802) 274-3277
24-hour fitness facility with equipment and personal training.

​​St. Johnsbury Country Club

4357 Memorial Dr.
(802) 748-9894
18-hole golf course designed by Willie Park, Jr. and Geoffrey Cornish, open to members and the public. Pub-style dining in the Grill Room. 

Kiwanis Public Pool

74 Barker Ave.
(802) 274-4728
Free public outdoor swimming pool, operated by the local chapter of Kiwanis. Swimming lessons for children from infants to 15 years old and open swim times for families.

Tai Chi in the Park

49 Winter St.
(802) 748-5182
Weekly outdoor Tai Chi class held in the Four Seasons Park on Main Street, sponsored by the NEK Council on Aging.

Caledonia Trail Collaborative

Mountain biking trails open to the public in St. Johnsbury, near campus of NVRH.

Outdoor Skating Rinks

 Main & Winter Streets and
Portland & Concord Avenues
St. Johnsbury Recreation Department operates two free outdoor skating rinks in the winter: one at the Four Seasons Park on Main Street and the other at the Buck Park on Portland Street. Heating huts and lights at each.

Gravel Biking Routes

There are some great bicycle routes on gravel roads all over the region. Search "St. Johnsbury" on the NEK Gravel website for mapped routes that start in town and take you on the beautiful back roads of the area.

Downtown Walking Routes

Twelve walking routes in downtown St. Johnsbury are mapped and easy to follow, from NVRH and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont.

Gold Crown Lanes

212 Hastings Hill
(802) 748-2205
16 lanes of ten-pin bowling, available with bumpers for children. Lamplighter Lounge and Sports Bar, arcade, pool table.

Public Tennis Courts

Barker Ave.​
Three free public hard surface tennis courts, operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Off Barker Ave. behind the St. Johnsbury School, turn right and parking is on the right.

Heart Space Yoga

446 Railroad St.
(802) 626-3398
Yoga studio with Transformation Yoga and Healing Arts classes
St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce • 51 Depot Square • Suite 100 • St. Johnsbury • VT • 05819 • (802) 748-8575 • Gillian Sewake, Director

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