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Rochester Valley Trails

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Trail Overview

A large network of single and double track trails accessible from Rochester Village. 
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Trail Activity
Hiking Mountain biking Snowshoeing
Length
22.50 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Advanced
Town
Rochester (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
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Description

Rochester Valley trails provide a wide variety of trails from a network of doubletrack trails at Martin Maze to looping singletrack on Sugar Tree Knob. For more information on current conditions, visit the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Trail Station at Green Mountain Bikes. 

Please note that some trails are designated one-way. 

Thank you to the public and private landowners that make this trail network possible. 

Other Information

Please note:

  • Park only at designated lots, shown in the Trail Map and Directions tabs
  • Please keep off all hay fields
  • Ride single file on all roads.
  • Show your appreciation toward generous landowners with a quick wave and smile as vehicles pass on the roads or while encountering others on the trails. 
  • The Randolph Gap Trail is closed in the winter. All other trails are open for winter use. 

Trail Manager

Rochester Valley Trails are managed and maintained by the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective. To learn more about their trails, look at detailed trail maps, sign up to volunteer or become a member, visit their website:

Ridgeline Outdoor Collective
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Green Mountain National Forest: Rochester Ranger District Office
99 Ranger Road
Rochester, VT 05767
Phone: (802) 767-4261
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VT Department of Fish & Wildlife
103 South Main St 10 South
Waterbury, VT 05671
Phone: (802) 241-3447
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Know your limits – it’s okay to turn back. Your home is the ultimate destination, not the summit.

Trailhead Information

Parking is available at multiple locations in Rochester Village. Click one of the parking icons for custom directions.

Please park only in designated locations. 

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