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

​​Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

195 Bay Street
(802) 229-0005

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. 17 miles of trail have been completed to Joe's Pond in West Danville. The pavilion offers picnic and biking amenities. 

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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.

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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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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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Mountain Biking Trails at NVRH

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

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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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LINK Vermont

457 Railroad St.
(Seasonal Location)

Right in the heart of the downtown, visit LINK 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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​​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. New mountain biking routes are being added in 2022!   

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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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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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​​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. 

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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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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

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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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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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.

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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.

Land Animal Adventures

802-505-5131

Gravel bike tour company based in St. Johnsbury. Check out our calendar page for weekly meet-up events hosted by Land Animal. 

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Noble Fox Adventures

282 Kitchel Hill Rd.
(802) 751-9205

Individual and small-group mountain bike skills coaching and guided rides.

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