A 4-seAson, multi-use recreAtionAl trAil

Morristownto CambridgeVermont

LamoiLLe VaLLeyRaiL TRaiL

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HardwickFairfieldJohnson Hyde Park

Cambridge Jct/Jeffersonville mile 63.9

DanvilleWest Danville

swantonmile 93

Morristown mile 46.8

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Morristown–Cambridge (open)St. Johnsbury–West Danville (open)Future LVRT sections

The 93-mile long LVRT spans the breadth of northern Vermont from St. Johnsbury to Swanton.

The LamoiLLe VaLLey RaiL TRaiL (LVRT) is a four season multiple use recreation trail offering a variety of year-round non-motorized recre-ation opportunities and snowmobiling during the win-ter months. Once complete, the 93-mile long trail will span the breadth of northern Vermont from St. Johnsbury to Swanton. The LVRT boasts breathtaking views of the Green Mountains and a world-class recreational expe-rience for users of all ages and levels of experience.

From Railroad to Rail Trail: A brief historyThe St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Rail Road Company was established in 1916. In 1972, the SJ&LC

petitioned the former Interstate Commerce Commis-sion to abandon the entire line. The State of Vermont acquired the railroad in 1973; the Lamoille Valley Rail Road Company (LVRR) most recently managed the line under lease. Over the intervening years railroad opera-tions waned and eventually ceased in August 1995. In 2002 the Vermont Agency of Transportation en-tered into a long-term lease with Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) for the State-owned railroad line between St. Johnsbury and Swanton to create a year-round, multi-use recreation trail. In June, 2003, the line was “rail-banked,” to be used for interim trail use in accordance with federal authorization; thus set-ting the stage for the creation of the LVRT.

1. Know and respect the allowable use of the trail.

2. Respect other trail users.3. Keep your dogs leashed.4. Respect public and private

landowners’ property.5. Use good judgement and tread

lightly; trail conditions are subject to change at any time.

6. Stay on marked trails.7. Respect natural resources, historic

structures, and wildlife.8. Be prepared with food, water, and first aid.9. Pack out your trash.10. Respect all trail closures.11. Plan ahead, be safe, and have fun.

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To leARn MoRe about the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail or to get involved:Official site of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail lvrt.orgFriends of the LVRT friendslvrt.orgVermont Association of Snow Travelers vtvast.org

VisiT These websiTes for more information on lodging, food, and area events and attractionsLamoille Region Chamber of Commerce lamoillechamber.comLamoille Economic Development Corporation lamoilleeconomy.org Smugglers’ Notch Area Chamber of Commerce SmuggNotch.comDining, Shopping and Recreating in Johnson johnsonconnect.netMorristown Alliance for Culture and Commerce maccvt.orgTown of Cambridge townofcambridgevt.orgTown of Hyde Park hydeparkvt.comVillage of Hyde Park villageofhydepark.comTown of Johnson townofjohnson.comTown of Morristown morristownvt.org

LVRT constructed and maintained by the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers.

Help support the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail! n Become a volunteer

Donate: n Passenger Ticket $40 n other $_____________make checks payable to lVRT.mail to: lVRT, 26 VAST lane, Barre, VT 05641Donate online at: lvrt.org/donate

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