Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

New England's longest rail trail — 93 traffic-free miles of gentle gravel across the top of Vermont, from St. Johnsbury to Swanton.

  • Length93 mi
  • RouteSt. Johnsbury → Swanton
  • SurfaceCrushed stone, Gravel
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Max grade≤3%
  • SeasonsYear-round (4-season)
  • Towns18

The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail runs about 93 miles between St. Johnsbury and Swanton. This guide is a VTScout original — the at-a-glance facts, parking, and current status below are compiled from public Vermont Agency of Transportation data; for official maps and live conditions see the source link in the sidebar.

Editorial to-do: expand with original local context (best sections, foliage timing, where to eat/stay, accessibility notes) and a VTScout or open-licensed hero image. Do not paste source prose.

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