looking for vermont info

[12pointer]

Looking ahead to a new place for next year. We always ride UP of Michigan. So next year are looking at possibly going to Vermont for a week. Who has been there and do you recommend it. We backpack also. Looking for as much info and opinions here. So chime in .

 

[STAIN]

I live in VT so I can answer your questions. Great trail system. Very well marked. 1 person with a state map can find there way all over the state. Very well groomed. Good variety of trails. There are places to stay on the trail but call ahead.

 

[12pointer]

What do the trail permits cost. From what I see they are like around 130 for non residents. ??Ouch. Seen also state trails speed limit is 35.? Or is that just in certain areas. Is it easy access to gas stations and hotels.

 

[number1kyster]

$130 seems about right. VAST is its own entity with 0 state funding, which is why passes tend to be higher than many surrounding states. There may be a 35 MPH speed limit in some areas but its loosely enforced. I've been riding here for 20 years and haven't received a speeding ticket. Woodford as well as Northern Vermont are popular. On good years, you can ride the state from one end to the other. Starting in Woodford and riding to the north end of the state would be a nice backpack trip. It's 300+ miles each way. You could easily put 1,000 miles one in 3-4 days.

 

[STAIN]

Well explained. The VT government has nothing to do with VAST---except take our registration fees and fuel tax.
No Gov. involvement has its pluses though. I think $130 is a bargain for what you get--I never complain about what it cost to ride my $12000 sled on all the private land that VAST has to navigate.
I believe 35 mph are on state lands only and some posted sensitive or village areas. Other than that there is no speed limit only that " you are in control of your sled for conditions"

 

[12pointer]

$130 seems about right. VAST is its own entity with 0 state funding, which is why passes tend to be higher than many surrounding states. There may be a 35 MPH speed limit in some areas but its loosely enforced. I've been riding here for 20 years and haven't received a speeding ticket. Woodford as well as Northern Vermont are popular. On good years, you can ride the state from one end to the other. Starting in Woodford and riding to the north end of the state would be a nice backpack trip. It's 300+ miles each way. You could easily put 1,000 miles one in 3-4 days.

Nice that's sounds great. We try to average around 300 miles a day. I appreciate all the info.