Trail Updates
August 16, 2022
July 2022
2022 KT Trail Crew
So far this summer, KT Crew, volunteers and contracted builders have installed 2.94 miles of new trail to help avoid 2.4 miles of road! With guidance from last year's complete capacity study, we focused primarily on providing safe connections for trail access by bypassing travel on the roads. Our next Volunteer Trail Work Day will be Saturday August 27th, please email lukas@kingdomtrails.org to be added to the volunteer contact list.
Trail Projects Completed July 1- August 12, 2022:
- The new phase 4 section of Shonter's Shuffle is COMPLETE! We're pretty excited as this trail has been a long time coming with permitting, grants, and tons of logistics to pull together to make it happen. Built in collaboration with the Ideride crew and of course the landowners, Rick Prescott & Sally Schlueter as well as Rick & Claire Shonter, this new addition to the network is a mechanized build with numerous areas of rock armoring along with berms and rollers. We are most excited about the fact that this newest section of the trail omits over a half mile of travel on Victory Road and when incorporating the Flower Brook Trail offers a loop from our mountain side trails out to the Moose Haven section of the trail network and back without riding on the road!
- Moriah's Ascent .6 mile climbing trail is dedicated and open! Click through for the full story on this beautiful trail and it's namesake.
- Pete's Dragon in O'Reilly's Backyard is open! An excavated blue square trail with a few black diamond features found off of Lou Lou's, this addition gives riders yet another opportunity to progress their skills to the next level with big berms, smooth rollers, and optional jumps lines. Thank you to the Wildflower Inn for generously providing their land and the trail crew for making the trails. Enjoy!
- Fox Run Switchbacks - The machine built blue square/intermediate switchbacks were installed on two of the steeper sections of doubletrack on Fox Run to help make the climb up easier and the descent more fun.
Projects in the works:
- A new 3 mile loop around the Kingdom Campground has started up as phase 1 of the new expansion into the Lyndonville area. This is a work in progress that will not be completed this season.
- Since most trail crew members have returned to school, we will begin to transition towards various maintenance projects for the latter part of the summer season.
Thank you to all for your tremendous support. We are so glad to be part of this amazing community.
EAST BURKE, VT – October 27, 2025 – Kingdom Trails, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to the development and maintenance of recreational trails in the Northeast Kingdom, today announced it has received a monumental gift of $100,000 from Bear Den Partners, the owners of Burke Mountain, and Kingdom Trails’ single largest private landowner. This unprecedented corporate donation is the largest in Kingdom Trails’ history and signifies a powerful commitment to the economic vitality and future of recreation in the Northeast Kingdom. The $100,000 investment comes as both organizations continue to expand their collaborative efforts to enhance outdoor tourism and provide world-class experiences for visitors and local community members alike. This funding will be immediately directed toward critical trail maintenance, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable trail development projects across the network, allowing Kingdom Trails to build important new connections and keep the trails in top shape. “We are overwhelmed by the generosity and vision demonstrated by the leadership at Burke Mountain,” said Georgia Gould, Interim Executive Director of Kingdom Trails. “This is more than just a donation; it’s an unprecedented investment in the future health of our trails, our organization, and the entire Northeast Kingdom community. This investment ensures we can not only maintain the current quality of the Kingdom Trails experience but also pursue long-term sustainability and innovative projects.” The gift came during an evening of music and celebration of Kingdom Trails’ Landowners hosted by Bear Den Partners at the Burke Mountain Hotel. The event brought together the landowners, community members, and friends who make Kingdom Trails possible. The evening featured a powerful joint performance by national touring artists Adam Gardner of Guster and Stephen Kellogg, whose music captured the warmth, connection, and spirit that define the Northeast Kingdom. The relationship between Burke Mountain and Kingdom Trails has been instrumental in positioning the region as a premier mountain biking and outdoor destination. Burke Mountain’s contribution emphasizes a shared goal of drawing visitors to the region while ensuring responsible stewardship of the natural resources. “Burke Mountain is a proud neighbor and partner to Kingdom Trails,” said Jon Schaefer, CEO of Bear Den Partners. “We understand that the trails are a critical driver of our local economy and an important amenity for our guests. Making this $100,000 commitment was a clear decision—it ensures the longevity of this incredible network and helps secure the Northeast Kingdom’s reputation as a top-tier outdoor destination for generations to come.” The organizations encourage the public and corporate partners to view this as an inspiration for collective responsibility in protecting and preserving the trails that define Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom experience. Kingdom Trails extends its sincere gratitude to Bear Den Partners for their integral support of this investment and their dedication to the future of the trails. About Kingdom Trails Kingdom Trails is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and maintenance of a 100+ mile network of non-motorized multi-use trails in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Utilizing a land-use agreement model with 106 private landowners, Kingdom Trails provides recreational access that promotes healthy lifestyles, economic vitality, and sustainable use of resources. About Burke Mountain Located in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Burke Mountain Resort is an independent, four-season destination owned by Bear Den Partners. Burke delivers 178 acres of world-class skiing and riding in the winter, and lift-served mountain biking and hiking in the summer. Burke’s bike park is adjacent to the world-renowned Kingdom Trails network, a mecca for mountain bikers. Year-round, Burke and the Burke Mountain Hotel host events and activities that reflect the culture and community of Vermont: down-to-earth, uncorporate and driven by the spirit of the mountain and the people who ride it. For more information, visit SkiBurke.com or follow on all major social platforms including Instagram , Facebook and YouTube .
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