Vermont Bike Guides

Trail systems, rail trails, bike types, seasons and rules for riders planning a Vermont trip.

Choosing A Trip

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Trips

Guided Vs Self-Guided

Support van, luggage transfers and cost structure compared, so you can pick the right Vermont bike trip format.

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Planning

Inn To Inn Tours

How multi-day inn to inn riding works in Vermont: mileage, luggage, regions and lodging.

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Trips

E-Bike Tours

Hills, battery range, Class 1 rules and where to rent: the full e-bike picture for Vermont riding.

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Trips

Road Vs Gravel Vs E-Bike

Which bike fits which Vermont bike trip: surfaces, tires, hills and e-bike rules compared.

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Trips

Gravel Bike Tours

Dirt roads, route planning, operators, rules and stays for gravel riding in Vermont.

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Planning

Bike Rentals

Where to rent road, e-bike, gravel and mountain bikes across Vermont's main riding areas.

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Planning

Bike Tour Prices

What drives the cost of a Vermont bike trip, from day rides to guided tours, and where to check live prices.

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Trips

Beginner And Senior Rides

Flat rail trails, e-bike help, and low-mileage days make Vermont riding work for newer and older cyclists.

Riding Areas And Trails

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Places

Kingdom Trails Guide

Passes, beginner trails, rentals and guided rides at Vermont's biggest mountain bike network.

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Places

Rentals And Guided Rides

Where to rent a bike for Kingdom Trails, what to ride, and when a guided day is worth it.

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Experiences

Mountain Biking In Vermont

Trail systems, seasons and levels for mountain biking across Vermont, from Kingdom Trails to Stowe and the Mad River Valley.

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Places

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

95 miles of crushed stone rail trail from St. Johnsbury to Swanton: sections, surface, e-bike rules and lodging.

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Places

Island Line Trail

14.4 miles of waterfront path, gravel causeway riding, and a seasonal bike ferry across Lake Champlain.

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Places

Burlington Bike Path

Route, parking, rentals and guided rides on Burlington's lakefront bike path.

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Trips

3-Day Fall Itinerary

A three-day fall trip with one full bike day, from Woodstock to Kingdom Trails to Stowe.

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Places

Causeway Ride

Distances, surfaces, ferry status and island loops for the causeway ride from Burlington.

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Places

Trails By Difficulty

Easy paths, rail trails, road routes and mountain terrain, sorted by who each suits.

Planning, Seasons And Rules

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Planning

Fall Foliage Bike Tours

Peak windows by region, the best leaf-season routes, traffic and daylight, and where to stay.

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Planning

Best Time To Bike

Month by month Vermont riding conditions: mud, bugs, heat, foliage and ferry season.

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Planning

Best Foliage Towns

Vermont foliage towns ranked by what you can ride from the door.

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Planning

E-Bike And Trail Rules

E-bike classes, trail access, state land limits and helmet rules in plain language.

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Planning

Foliage By Region

When each Vermont region peaks, why elevation moves the dates, and how to time a ride.

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Planning

Packing List

Clothing, gear and packing lists for a bike tour in Vermont, from October layering to repair kits.

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