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Trails, Campgrounds and Overnight Hosts
Groton State Forest
Marshfield: PH 802-584-3820
Merck Forest & Farmland Center
Rupert: Merck Forest & Farmland Center. It is in Rupert, VT, on Rte 315.
Located in the heart of the Taconic Range in Southewestern Vermont, trails
offer a variety of terrain for novices and experienced riders. I caution
you to bring your well conditioned horse as you'll want to ride and explore
all day. We have always found the trails to be in excellent condition. No
wheeled vehicles are allowed; hikers and horses are the only users
permited. There are plenty of natural watering spots, grazing places, some
lean-to sites and there are 2 cabins. Parking is the only negative we have
found. It's tight if you want to park close to the center station. You
can park in the field out by the road and ride in on the 2 mi dirt road
entrance, that means leaving your rig exposed. There is no fee for the
center, but donations are welcome. Since it is an environmental education
organization, there are things to see for non-horsey family members at the
center while you ride. I sincerely recommend giving it a try.
Submitted By:Jeffrey Miller
Groton State Forest, New Discovery Campground
The New Discovery Campground in Groton State Forest has about 6
campsites set up for horse camping There are hitch rails at each site plus
you can use portable pens or picket them.They are just beginning to
develop their facilities for horses and are very interested in improving
them as the need arises.
This is a beautiful area of Vermont with lakes
ponds mountaims and varied wildlife.There are logging roads dirt roads
and the old railroad bed to ride. There are many things to do that are not
horse related like swimming, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing-deer,
bear and moose are common. I would recommend that you make reservations as
the state parks are often full. If horse people use this area it will
provide impetus for further development.We need to encourage the state to
provide more trail riding focilities.
Telephone numbers: Toll free (reservations) 1-800-658-6934, winter 802-479-4280,
summer 802-426-3042.
Web page Vermont State Parks Click Here
Submitted By: Hubie Wagner Click Here
NORTHEAST KINGDOM EQUESTRIAN TRAILS
This newsletter was produced by: Vermont Horse Council and reproduced on the Horse
and Mule Trail Guide USA with the permission of the Vermont Horse Council. Oct. 2003
Riders have to be a member of Vermont Horse Council, www.vthorsecouncil.org and purchase
a trail pass to use the system. This is required because of insurance. There is free
camping (primitive) and the trails are incredible.
Web page Vermont Horse Council Click Here
NORTHEAST KINGDOM EQUESTRIAN TRAILS BECOME A REALITY
Members of the Northeast Kingdom Equestrian Trails (NEKET) Committee and several
riders from local clubs gathered at the trail head in Island Pond for a weekend ride
on October 4th and 5th. Although there was wind, rain and hail on Saturday, the
sun poked through the clouds for brief intervals on Sunday and the incredible
splash of reds, oranges, yellows and greens on the surrounding mountains made up for
the slight discomfort of the weather.
The weekend ride was the first opportunity that the NEKET committee has had to ride
the new trail system, which just opened a few weeks ago. The committee has been
working with state agencies for more than two years to develop the trail system that
is made up of almost 90 miles of trails on logging roads, skid paths and trails in
the West Mountain Wildlife Management Area and on private land. Thanks to sponsors
and the many clubs whose financial support and labor enabled the project to proceed,
NEKET is now a reality.
The weekend riders and their mounts made for a colorful display to passers-by. As
well as members of the NEKET committee, there were riders from: The Green Mountain
Draft Horse Association, Northeast Kingdom Wranglers and the Northeast Kingdom
Pleasure Horse Association, riding Arabians, Morgan, Tennessee Walkers,
Quarter Horses, and one Clydesdale, Rosie, who won all of our hearts with her easy
going attitude.
The NEKET system is open from June to November 1st. Vermont Horse Council s,
NEKET Committee was named corridor manager after working with David Willard, Louis
Bushey and Matt Langlais of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, who patiently
guided us through the process of developing a trail-use plan.
Users must be members of Vermont Horse Council and obtain an annual trail pass for
$15. The income from trail passes is used for trail maintenance and insurance
needed to keep the trails open. Consider joining Vermont Horse Council and
purchase a NEKET pass.
Again, members of the NEKET committee want to thank the following clubs who shared
our vision. They made financial contributions, joined in, and have been patient
in seeing it through. Without you these trails would not exist.
Green Mountain Draft Horse Association
Northeast Kingdom Horse Association
Northeast Kingdom Pleasure Horse Association
Northeast Kingdom Wranglers
Cross-State Trail Riders
Dog River Horse Club
Lamoille Riding & Driving Club
Web page Vermont Horse Council Click Here
Rodeo Grounds, Fair Grounds, B and B's, Horse Motels, Private residences
Campgrounds, ranches and trail ride places are also Overnight hosts. The places listed here are "OVERNIGHT ONLY".
This is a link to B & B Online, Bed and Breakfast with
equine accommodations
Kimberly Farms Guest Cottage, riding stables
Shaftsbury: Kimberly Farms, 1214 Cross Hill Road, Shaftsbury VT 802-442-5454. . Box stalls,
turn out, also has trails.
E-mail: Kimberly Farms Riding Stables
BACK IN TIME
EAST TOPSHAM, Back In Time, a place to stay with your own horse.
Back In Time Web page
Submitted By: Burnice A. Dow
BACK IN TIME
P.O. Box 38
EAST TOPSHAM,VT 05076
802-439-5448
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Green Mountain Horse Assoc.
Green Mountain Horse Assoc. in South Woodstock, Vermont offers several trail rides throughout the season
where riders bring their own horses/ mules. The dates and types of rides that we offer can be found at our
website gmhainc.org. There are pleasure and competitive trail rides that are mostly on private land.
The private trails are connected by third and fourth class roads.
Web Page Green Mountain Horse Assoc.
Deborah Donahue
GMHA Trail Coordinator
Phone 802-457-1509
E-mail: Deborah Donahue
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