Solar Eclipse 2024

March 26, 2024

April 8th

2024 is a big year here! Not only is it KT’s 30th Anniversary, but in case you haven’t heard, at around 3:25 pm, April 8th, the moon will pass in front of the sun, bringing our Northeast Kingdom region into complete darkness for almost 3 minutes. We are incredibly fortunate to find ourselves in the solar eclipse’s “path of totality.” This is a once-in-a-lifetime event as Vermont has not experienced this phenomenon since 1932 and won't again until 2106.

Although the KT network is closed at that time of the year while we navigate Vemont’s famous Mud Season, we are opening Bill Magill, a trail on the property that KT owns on Darling Ridge, for people to access on foot for viewing.

To access this property, viewers may park in designated Wildflower Inn parking areas and walk on Bill Magill as far out as they would like. Remember that viewing will be best from a south-facing slope. The Wildlflower Inn will also open their property on Heaven’s Bench, accessed from Bill Magill.

We will not require a KT Membership to view the Eclipse on April 8th. However, you are required to sign the KT Waiver if you plan to venture out on Bill Magill and Heaven’s Bench.

It is important to:

Park only in designated areas. There will be no parking on the side of the roads.
Travel only on foot and be mindful of surface damage- stick to the BIll Magill double track.
Wear Eclipse Glasses.
Leave No Trace. You can always live the Ride With Gratitude lifestyle without a bike!
Dress Appropriately.

Read this article for tips about how to watch the eclipse safely.

For more info on the Eclipse, check out these resources:

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Vermont State Treasurer, Mike Pieciak, speaks at the 2025 Outdoor Recreation Day at the Statehouse

KT is taking action—on the trails and in the Statehouse!

By Abby Long • February 13, 2025

KT is taking action—on the trails and in the Statehouse! This 2025 Legislative Session, KT is teaming up with other amazing trail organizations through the Vermont Trails & Greenway Council, to advocate for H.147 a bill to establish the Recreational Trails Compensation Study. Why does this matter? Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy generates $2.1B annually, nearly 5% of the state’s GDP, that's 2nd in the nation after Hawaii (Go VT!) KT alone drives $10M in economic impact annually. Therefore, the state must recognize and incentivize these generous private landowners, including the 106 who make KT possible and allow public access to trails.