Vermont Bike Tour Questions: Cost, Duration And Cancellation

Forest singletrack winding through birch trees in the Northeast Kingdom

Are E-Bikes Allowed At Kingdom Trails?

Class 1 pedal-assist eMTBs are allowed on most Kingdom Trails singletrack per the Kingdom Trails Association. Here is what the rules say, where to rent, and where the exceptions are.

Cyclist on a paved path along Lake Champlain at Burlington, sailboats on blue water, a gull on the path

Are E-Bikes Allowed In Vermont?

Where e-bikes are legal in Vermont: road rules, the three-class system, rail trails like the LVRT, Kingdom Trails, and state land limits, in plain terms.

A wide crushed stone rail trail curving through green Vermont farmland with wooded hills behind

Are E-Bikes Allowed On The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail?

Yes, e-bikes are allowed on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Vermont's longest rail trail. Here is what the rules say, which classes are fine, where motorized machines are banned, and how to plan the ride.

Cyclist on a paved lakeside greenway in Burlington, sailboats on Lake Champlain, an upturned dinghy by the boathouse

How Long Is The Burlington Bike Path?

The Burlington Bike Path runs about 8 paved miles along the lakefront, and the Island Line Trail continues to 14.4 miles total. Distances, surface, riding time and where to stay.

Cyclist on a paved lakeside path past grass and shagbark trees toward the blue lake in Burlington, dandelions seeding

Is Burlington, VT Bike Friendly?

A close look at Burlington's bike path network, the Island Line causeway, rentals, e-bike rules and caution points for cyclists planning a ride in Vermont's largest city.

Cyclist on a brick lane in Woodstock under orange and red maples, fallen leaves against a slate curb

Is Mid-October Too Late For Fall Foliage In Vermont?

Mid-October is late but not too late for Vermont foliage: southern valleys and low elevations still hold strong color, and riding conditions stay pleasant. Here is where to bike and what to expect.

Cyclist on a granite causeway crossing Lake Champlain near Colchester, green islands on the horizon

How Long Does It Take To Bike The Colchester Causeway?

Distance, surface, ferry gap and round-trip timing for biking the Colchester Causeway on Vermont's Island Line Trail, with where to start and where to stay.

Cyclist on packed-dirt singletrack between sugar maples in East Burke, orange leaves carpeting the trail

Is Vermont Good For Mountain Biking?

An honest look at mountain biking in Vermont: the trail networks, the scale of the systems, the riding season, and how the state compares for a bike trip.

Cyclist on a paved path under red maples near Stowe, leaves on the asphalt, a white church spire beyond

What Are Some Good Fall Foliage Tours In Vermont?

Bike-led fall foliage tours in Vermont compared with bus and train leaf-peeping, with routes, timing, operators and how to book directly.

Cyclist on a paved path along the Lake Champlain shore at Burlington, hills across the water, a waterfowl on the beach

What Are Some Of The Best Bike Rides In Vermont?

A shortlist of the best bike rides in Vermont by style: rail trail, waterfront, road loop, gravel and mountain bike routes, with where to stay and when to ride.

A crushed stone rail trail curving through green Vermont countryside with wooded hills behind

What Is The Best Section Of The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail?

A section by section look at the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, comparing scenery, town services and easy half day ride options to help riders pick the best piece for their trip.

A crushed stone rail trail stretching through green Vermont farmland with wooded hills behind

What Is The Longest Bike Trail In Vermont?

The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is the longest bike trail in Vermont at 95 miles from St. Johnsbury to Swanton, and the longest rail trail in New England. Here is how to ride it.

Cyclist on a paved path between mown meadows and the West Branch riverbank in Stowe, a glove in the grass

What Is The Prettiest Place In Vermont?

Scenic Vermont regions ranked as ride settings for cyclists, from the Champlain lake shore and Stowe valley to the Northeast Kingdom, with trail facts and where to stay.

Cyclist on the stone causeway across Lake Champlain near Colchester at sunset, orange sky doubled in still water

What Is The Schedule For The Lake Champlain Bike Ferry?

The Lake Champlain bike ferry across the Colchester Causeway gap runs late May to mid October, with weekend-only service in fall. Here is the full schedule, fares and riding advice.

Cyclist on a winding road through Smugglers' Notch lined with flame-red maples, a puddle holding a reflection

What Month Is Best For Foliage In Vermont?

The best month for Vermont foliage is a moving target: late September in the Northeast Kingdom, early October in the center, mid October in the southern valleys. Here is how to time it around a bike ride.

Forest singletrack curving between birch trees in northeast Vermont

Where Is The Best Mountain Biking In Vermont?

Kingdom Trails in East Burke is the best mountain biking in Vermont, with 213 trails and 100+ miles of singletrack. Here is how to plan the ride, where to stay, and what else to ride.

Cyclist on a paved path through green lakeside parkland on the Burlington waterfront, Lake Champlain pale and flat

Where To Bike In Vermont By Skill Level?

A skill-by-skill routing guide to biking in Vermont: flat rail trails for beginners, quiet paved roads for intermediates, and singletrack and gravel for advanced riders.

Cyclist on an empty paved lakeside path at Waterfront Park, Burlington, the Adirondacks faint across the water

Where To Rent Bikes For The Burlington Bike Path?

Where to rent bikes for the Burlington Bike Path: the Local Motion Trailside Center on the waterfront, hotel rental options, e-bike rules, and reservation advice for riding the Island Line Trail.

The white steepled village of Woodstock in its valley under red and orange autumn hills, chimney smoke drifting

Which Town In Vermont Is Best For Fall Foliage?

A town-by-town comparison of the best Vermont foliage towns for riders, with trail access, peak timing windows, and where to stay near the riding.

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