Difficulty: Easy. This 26.3-mile trail features gentle grades and level terrain with an elevation gain of only 666 feet. Trail Type: Point-to-point. Six official trailheads along the route allow for out-and-back or point-to-point options. Distance: 26.4 miles of smooth gravel trail. Scenery & Highlights: The trail parallels the Missisquoi River with scenic views of river rapids, quiet pools, working farms, and Jay Peak. The trail winds through farms, forests, fields, and wetlands of Franklin County at a railroad’s pace with steady grades and sweeping bends. It connects seven towns including St. Albans, Swanton, Fairfield, Sheldon, Enosburg, Berkshire, and Richford. Notable Features: This multi-use rail trail offers year-round experiences for walkers, cyclists, cross-country skiers, and horseback riders. The New England Central Rail Line has connected these communities since 1886, first by train and now as a recreational corridor.
Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail
