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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!

Dive Into all the Slate Valley Region has to Offer

The Slate Valley is a 24-mile stretch of Vermont that runs along the New York border, from Granville, New York to Rupert, Vermont, and then to Fair Haven, Vermont. It's about six miles wide and has been a source of slate since 1848. The Slate Valley is the only place in the world where such a wide variety of slate colors can be found. The chemical and mineral composition of the slate produces a variety of colors.

Food & Drink

The Slate Valley is home to some of the best farm to table bites in all of Vermont

Food & Drink, Points of Interest

Lake St Catherine Country Club

Food & Drink, Shopping

Dorset Union Store

Food & Drink, Places to Stay

Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Food & Drink

Toad’s Burger Bar

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Food & Drink

Rail Trail Eatery

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Food & Drink

Poultney House of Pizza

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Food & Drink

Perry’s Main Street Eatery

Places to Stay

Whether you’re looking for a campsite, AirBnB, or an authentic bed and breakfast experience, there are plenty of options all over the region

Places to Stay

Endless Brook Farm

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Places to Stay

Bentley House Bed and Breakfast

Food & Drink, Places to Stay

Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom

Bike Shops

Whether you need a quick repair, a full tune-up, or a brand new (or used) bike, we have plenty of options in the area to suit your needs

Bike Shops

Porcupine Bikes

Bike Shops

Analog Cycles

Bike Shops

Johnson & Son Bikeworks

Bike Shops

Rutland City Bikes

Bike Shops

Alpine Bike Works

Shopping

Groceries, farm stands, camping goods, souvenirs and more

Food & Drink, Shopping

Dorset Union Store

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Shopping

Original Vermont Store

Shopping

Mart’s Sporting Goods

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Shopping

Laureate Fine Books

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Shopping

Wellsmere Farmstand

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Food & Drink, Shopping

Cluckin Cafe and Cones Point Country Store

Slate Valley Trails logo featuring a dark green hexagonal shape with white text. The words 'SLATE VALLEY TRAILS' are prominently displayed inside the hexagon. Above the text, a stylized sun or rising sun is depicted with rays extending upward. Below the text, a simple trail or path is illustrated.

Food & Drink, Shopping

Wells Country Store

Points of Interest

Our region has a rich history and plenty of recreation opportunities beyond the trail network

Food & Drink, Points of Interest

Lake St Catherine Country Club

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