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

St. Johnsbury is the trailhead for the four-season, multi-purpose Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, which passes through northern Vermont's woods and farmlands and is perfect for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, x-c skiing, and snowmobiling. The entire 93 mile length of the trail will be completed in 2023, and an in-town extension will bring the trail right into the downtown in 2024! In the winter, park at 534 Main Street.
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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.
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​​St. Johnsbury Country Club

4357 Memorial Dr.
(802) 748-9894
Open seasonally to members and the public, this 18-hole golf course was designed by Willie Park, Jr. and Geoffrey Cornish. 
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​​St. Johnsbury Town Forest

Trailhead off of Almshouse Rd.
Within walking distance of downtown, 97 acres of forest features a scenic trail network with views of town and the Moose River. Check out the new mountain biking trails developed by the Caledonia Trail Collaborative! Picnic pavilion at trailhead.
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Downtown Walking Routes

Prepared by NVRH and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, find twelve walking routes in downtown St. Johnsbury that are mapped and easy to follow. You can find printed maps at the Welcome Center, Boxcar & Caboose Bookstore, and outside of Northern Express Care, or click the link below for a PDF.
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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.
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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.
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Outdoor Skating Rinks

 Main & Winter Streets and
Portland & Concord Avenues
Community volunteers operate 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. Follow @StJRec on Facebook for updates on when ice conditions permit the rinks to be open.
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The Knob Hiking Trail

Trailhead off of Mt. Pleasant St.​
Hiking trail easily accessible from downtown, with gorgeous views of the surrounding vista. Elevation: 1099 ft. Park at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, walk back along the road to find the informal trailhead leading you uphill.
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Gravel Biking Routes

The Northeast Kingdom is home to some of the best gravel bike routes in the state. Search "St. Johnsbury" on the NEK Gravel website for mapped routes that start in town and take you on excursions through the area's beautiful back roads.
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Mountain Biking Trails at NVRH

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

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Land Animal Adventures

802-505-5131
Gravel bike tour company based in St. Johnsbury. Check out our Calendar page to see when the next weekly meet-up event hosted by Land Animal is taking place. 
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Winter Gear Lending Library

Introducing the NEK Prosper Winter Gear Lending Library! Register for free snowshoes for all ages from toddler to adult, and trekking poles and MICROspikes in adult sizes. 
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LINK Vermont

Follow LINK (open seasonally) to find a DIY bicycle repair and maintenance facility, with support from trained bike mechanics. LINK also hosts training events and popups.
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NEK Adventures

Located in St. Johnsbury, NEK Adventures offers scenic ATV and snowmobile tours throughout the Northeast Kingdom. 
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E-Bikes From All Around Rental

All Around Rental can supply your e-bike needs for a few hours, or up to a week. They'll even deliver the bikes to locations within a 15 minute drive of their St. J Center location.
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Fitness & Wellness

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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.
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Heart Space Healing Collaborative

515 Bay Street
​(802) 626-3398
Yoga studio and healing collaborative featuring dozens of local holistic wellness practitioners.
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Fitness Jungle

156 Eastern Avenue 
Fitness studio featuring Inferno Hot Pilates, TRX, and Mat Pilates, as well as art workshops.
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Fitness Unbound

2000 Memorial Dr., Suite #5
(802) 274-3277
24-hour fitness facility with equipment and personal training.
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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.
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  • play
    • Arts & Culture
    • Recreation
    • 48 Hours in St. J - Winter
    • Scavenger Hunt
  • shop
  • eat
  • stay
  • Calendar
    • Signature Events
  • News
  • About
    • Contact
    • Who We Are
    • Support Our Work
    • Employment