1) The winter freeze-thaw cycle has arrived.
- Trails are fragile during these cycles, and after rain events. Please stay off trails during these times so they can dry out, and re-freeze. LEARN MORE.
2) Certain trails in the Slate Valley Trails network are CLOSED TO ALL USERS from DEC. 15 TO APR. 15 to protect wintering deer. LEARN MORE.
- See Winter Use Trail Map below
- Trails currently closed: Lower Birdie, and the lower section of Upper Birdie
3) User-Updated winter trail conditions on Facebook
- Snowshoers & xc-skiers- help pack in the green trails & double track trails
- Share a picture and what loop(s) you packed in on Facebook, and tag #SVTconditions (most recent posts at bottom of this page)
4) VAST Trails
- Some of our double-track is on the local VAST network. Snowmobiles have the right of way.
- For your safety, move to the side of the trail when a snowmobile is approaching. VAST Trails are regularly groomed.
5) See an issue on the trails?
6) Parking and Trailhead Reminders - LEARN MORE.
- The East Poultney Bridge is CLOSED to pedestrian and foot traffic. Howe Hill is not accessible from the former parking in East Poultney (1/21/21).
- If a lot is full, please seek alternative parking
- No parking along State Highways or roads, nor blocking gates or driveways
- Drive slow and please keep your voices down to respect our neighbors.