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St. Johnsbury was named "the best small town for outdoor adventure" by National Geographic, and you'll find adventures here for every taste and ability. Scroll down for listings of outdoor & indoor recreational amenities, guides & services, and wellness opportunities.
Lamoille Valley Rail TrailSummer Trailhead: 195 Bay St.
Winter Trailhead: 534 Main St. St. Johnsbury is the beginning (or end!) of 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!
Gravel Biking RoutesThe 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.
St. Johnsbury Country Club4357 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.
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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Guides & Services
Land Animal AdventuresGravel 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 Adventures is taking place.
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LINK VermontFollow 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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Fitness & Wellness
Heart Space Healing Collaborative515 Bay Street
(802) 626-3398 Yoga studio and healing collaborative featuring dozens of local holistic wellness practitioners.
Popups in the ParkNEK Prosper! offers FREE fitness classes in parks around St. Johnsbury and local towns during the months of July and August.
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RecFit Fitness CenterNon-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 Jungle156 Eastern Avenue
Fitness studio featuring Inferno Hot Pilates, TRX, and Mat Pilates, as well as art workshops.
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Tai Chi in the Park49 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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