Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

You are cordially invited to join us in an exploration of the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail in northwestern Vermont. This crushed stone trail runs for 26 miles between St Albans and Richford. It wanders through the farms, forests, fields, and wetlands of Franklin County on steady grades with sweeping bends and postcard perfect landscapes.

We'll be car camping at the Lake Carmi State Park for several nights, which is located a few miles from the mid point of the trail. So each day, for a couple of days, we will ride out and back on about half of the trail.

The State camp ground closes after Labor Day. So we are planning to start this adventure on Sunday August 29th and conclude it by Friday September 3rd. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will actually ride the Missisiquoi Trail. The other days are open for road biking, playing on the lake and just doing the tourist thing.

Please join us!!! The more the merrier!!! Not into camping? There are several inns and B&Bs just off the trail.

If you are interested please let me know which days are available for you between 8/29 and 9/3. I have reserved a lake front lean-to for Sunday to Wednesday nights. More lean-tos should still be available and there are plenty of campsites open.

Here's a short description of the route.

St. Albans to Sheldon Junction
Open, quiet farmland from St. Albans to Green’s Corners. Beautiful wetlands and pines with some residential areas from Green’s Corners to Sheldon Springs. Few road crossings, mostly of gravel roads.

Sheldon Junction to Enosburg Falls
The trail parallels the Missisquoi River offering scenic views of river rapids, quiet pools, working farms, and Jay Peak. Look for fox, deer, and other wildlife. Three crossings of VT 105.

Enosburg Falls to Richford
The trail parallels the Missisquoi River with outstanding views. The landscape offers a nice mix of sunny farmland, shaded forests, and quiet wetlands. Good segment for bird watchers. Multiple crossings of VT 105.
Please thank our local business owners for their generosity in providing restrooms, water, and other services that benefit trail users!


Click below for the trail map.
http://mvrailtrail.com/docs/MVRT-Map-Only-Lo-Res.pdf