Missisquoi Rail Trail

Northern Vermont

Historic / Family
Trail Description
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Location: St. Albans to Richford. Franklin County.

Directions: Take I-89 to exit 20. At end of ramp go head south on Rt.7 until intersection with Rt.105. Go one more block and park in this general area. Trail starts here on the east side of Rt.7 and heads northeast.

Trail Length: 26.5 miles

Trail Surface: Crushed stone, 1/3 mile asphalt in Enosburg Falls.

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Use: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing. No motorized vehicles, except snowmobiles when conditions allow.

Caution: Multi-use recreational trail. Ride responsibly. Use caution at road crossings.

Other Area Rides

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Disclaimer (Caution): The maps shown on this site have been simplified. Trail users shall obey all signs. Permission to use trails should not be assumed. Read Full Disclaimer.

The Trail:

The Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail (MVRT) lies in the heart of northern Vermont’s dairy country and runs from St. Albans, northeast to Richford, Vermont, ending just south of the Quebec border. The well-maintained crushed limestone surfaced trail follows the original railbed of the Central Vermont Railway’s Richford Branch, the “Milk Run”, and never exceeds a 3 percent grade. The smooth, flat grade is perfect for a family or beginner’s mountain bike ride.

For others it is a relaxing bicycle trip through the picture-postcard scenery and quaint villages of northwestern Vermont. Along the route, cyclists will enjoy views of farmland, forest, open fields, wetlands and the nearby mountains. St. Albans, at the western trailhead has restaurants, bike shops and an historical museum which features exhibits, railroad era memorabilia, maps and area photographs.

At Sheldon Junction, around thethe Missisquoi Rail Trail meets up with the Missisquoi River, trail users can enjoy scenic views of the river from the reconstructed railroad bridge. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, currently under construction, crosses the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail in Sheldon Jct. and will eventually extend 96 miles from St. Johnsbury to Swanton, Vermont.

Towns along the way with services are Green Corners, Sheldon Junction and Enosburg Falls. The eastern terminus of the trail is near Jay Peak Ski Resort which offers road and mountain biking opportunities in the summer months.

Additional on and off-road riding is possible on the 1400+ mile Lake Champlain Bikeway network including a 350-mile loop around Lake Champlain that can be accessed in St. Albans. The route takes bicyclists both on and off road around beautiful Lake Champlain. If covered bridges spark your interest, then Rt.118 south to Montgomery Center is a must do side trip (see Other Area Rides above).

For More Information:

Northwest Regional Planning Commission
7 Lake St.
Suite 201
St. Albans, VT 05478

Phone: (802) 524-5958

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