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Richmond, VT: River Trail
Just east of Burlington, this 8.3-mile out-and-back cruises sandy singletrack alongside the tree-lined shores of the Winooski River.
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| Author: | Bicycling Magazine |
| Activity: | Bicycling |
| State: | Vermont (VT) |
| Distance: | 8.3 mi |
| Difficulty: | 3 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
A mellow riverside cruise from Richmond, the River Trail (along the Winooski River) is ideal for recreational riders, parents looking to tool around with kids, and serious riders in search of a recovery ride. Departing from the On the Rise Bakery in Richmond proper, this route departs south across the Winooski River and then hangs a left on Cochran Avenue in front of the historic Old Round Church (a national historic landmark) to begin paralleling the river.
Less than a mile past the church, the River Trail departs from a signed trailhead on the left side of the road, ducking into the woods for a smooth descent on sandy dirt. From here, the trail follows the banks of Winooski for 3.8 miles, tracing the river under the cover of ferns and navigating across the occasional bridge. The multi-use trail is popular with cyclists, hikers, and trail runners, so take care to manage the traffic wisely. The trail ends at Wheeler Lane—those looking to extend the ride on pavement can continue east on Cochran Avenue and Duxbury Avenue toward Waterbury. Otherwise, spin around, and cruise back along the Winooski for a pastry reward back at On the Rise.
-Mapped by Berne Broudy, AuthenticOutdoors.comTO TRAILHEAD: This route begins from On the Rise Bakery in Richmond, VT.
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River Trail
| Distance: 8.30 mi | Points: 76 |
River Trail
Points of Interest
RVT001
Location: 44.402607, -72.996769Start your ride at On the Rise Bakery in Richmond proper. Ride south on Bridge Street (over the Winooski River) and head toward Old Round Church.
RVT002
Location: 44.398774, -72.999859Pass the Old Round Church on your left and make a left onto Cochran Road to begin following the river east (still on the road).
RVT003
Location: 44.397547, -72.991662Here, the River Trail leaves from the left side of the road, ducking into the woods on a sandy dirt path that heads toward the banks of the Winooski.
RVT004
Location: 44.397066, -72.982982Here, the trail exits to the road briefly before re-entering the woods about 150 feet up the road.
RVT005
Location: 44.390310, -72.965269The trail rolls by a parking lot access point, another starting point option for runners and hikers looking for a shorter outing.
RVT006
Location: 44.386860, -72.953446The trail merges onto the road to navigate around private property. Continue east on Cochran Road for 0.15 mile to reconnect with the trail (on the left side of the road).
RVT007
Location: 44.381915, -72.942181The River Trail ends at Wheeler Lane. Looking to extend your ride on pavement? Head east on Cochran and turn right onto Duxbury Road to continue riding alongside the Winooski.
River Trail
Location: 44.390157, -72.964068© Berne Broudy, AuthenticOutdoors.com
River Trail
Location: 44.389574, -72.960506Cruising through a meadow along the River Trail. © Berne Broudy, AuthenticOutdoors.com
Old Round Church
Location: 44.399195, -72.998904© Berne Broudy, AuthenticOutdoors.com
Along the River
Location: 44.396719, -72.980547© Berne Broudy, AuthenticOutdoors.com
Through the Trees
Location: 44.393929, -72.972908© Berne Broudy, AuthenticOutdoors.com
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