Outings & Events

Explore the Slate Valley

Captivating cultural, historical, and outdoor experiences await you in Slate Valley and Lakes Region of Vermont. Come spend some time in our corner of southwestern Vermont & nearby upstate New York!

Upcoming Events

View Calendar

Last minute changes due to weather or unforeseen circumstances will be shared on the Events Calendar and Facebook.

September 2026
Trail Sit

September 5 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fairgrounds Trailhead 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT, United States

Stop by our monthly trail sit! It’s a great chance to connect with SVT, pick up merch, memberships, and maps, and learn more about all the exciting programming we offer.
Group Trail Run

September 7 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA

Join Slate Valley Trails for our Monday night group trail runs! Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The group will leave the trailhead by 5:35 at the latest. Location: Fairgrounds Trailhead […]
Volunteer Trailwork Night

September 10 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

New England Slate, 363 VT-30, Poultney, VT 05764, USA

Trail Work Night at the New Thrall Road Connection!We need your help putting the finishing touches on our newest trail connection! Join us for an evening of cleanup as we […]
Trails Committee Meeting

September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Zoom

Trails Committee meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month, unless noted otherwise. We will meet on zoom or in person. If you are on the trails committee, details […]
Volunteer Trailwork Night

September 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764, USA

Trail Work Night at Big Top! 🌲🛠️Come lend a hand with SVT’s Trail Crew! We’ll be working on an exciting new trail off of Big Top and would love to […]
VMBA x SVT S’ender

September 19 - September 20

More details coming soonhttps://vmba.org/event/vmba-season-sender/

Main Events

Slate Valley Trails (SVT) hosts two major fundriasing events each year to support our mission. We rely on volunteers to make these events possible. Please reach out if you'd like to volunteer for an event!

Event

Slate Valley Epic

July 18, 2026

Event

Slate Valley Scramble

August 8, 2026

Join the Adventure!

Sign up now to stay on the trail with the latest hiking and mountain biking news, tips, and exclusive offers!