This trail system includes many quiet paths through the mature woods, with old stone walls and an old stone foundation or two showing evidence of the land's farming history. The paths also connect to larger snowmobile trails. Utilizing the snowmobile trails and/or road walks provides additional opportunities for longer loops.
The Crosstown Trail runs a mile east-west near the top of the network and has a gravel surface. The Sherwood Forest Trail leads to a marsh. The Little John Trail winds 1.5 miles along the ridgeline, with easy slopes and wide trails making it a local favorite.
These trails also connects to the Valley Trail, a 14-mile trail connecting the villages of Dover and Wilmington.
For additional information, visit the Town of Dover website, or contact:
Town of DoverCrosstown Road Trailhead
From VT-100 in West Dover, drive west on Crosstown Road for one mile to the trailhead, where the road makes a sharp bend to the right.
Handle Road/Crosstown Trails Trailhead
From the South Entrance to the Mount Snow Ski Area, drive 2 miles south on Handle Road, and the parking area and trailhead will be on your left. From the traffic light at the center of the village of Wilmington, drive 2.5 miles north on VT100 towards West Dover, and turn left onto Coldbrook Road. The trailhead and parking area is on the right, 3.7 miles from VT-100.
Hermitage Club Parking
Parking is also available at the Hermitage Club, a mile south of the Handle Road/Crosstown Trails trailhead above. From this parking area walk 0.4 miles up Handle Road to the southern trailhead on the east side of the road.
Kingswood Road Trailhead
From VT-100 in West Dover, take Stugger Road west. Go 0.4 then turn left in Kingswood Road. The trailhead is just a couple hundred feet ahead, just before Deerfield Lane. This is the northern end of the Valley Trail.
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