News and Announcements

Trails Forum Notes Now Avaialble for Viewing

Posted July 16, 2010

The notes from the Trails Connect 2 Forum on May 12, 2010 are now avaialble for you to view on our UVTA Resources page.

Upper Valley Trails Day is June 5th

Posted May 21, 2010


Over 17 trail events are happening in the Upper Valley on June 5th in conjunction with National Trails Day.

Give back to trails by pitching in with a trail care project or have fun on one of several great trail outings.

To see all the Upper Valley Trails Day events click on Trails Day 2010 events.

Upper Valley Trail Finder to launch June 5

Posted May 21, 2010

Published 5/20/2010

No More Wandering in the Woods in Search of That Perfect Trail

By Jared Pendak
Valley News Staff Writer

Norwich -- For hikers and mountain bikers in the Upper Valley, finding the right trail is about to get easier.

After two years of research, GPS measurements and communication with trail managers, the nonprofit Upper Valley Trails Alliance is set to unveil its Upper Valley Trail Finder database online.

Upper Valley Bike/Walk to Work Day is May 21, 2010

Posted May 19, 2010

Hundreds of residents across the Upper Valley will be leaving their cars at home this Friday, May 21 as part of national Bike/Walk to Work Day. With increasing environmental awareness and concern about carbon footprints, this year’s annual event is expected to draw a record number of participants.

Organizers hope that the day’s activities will provide both support and encouragement to commuters who want to get out of their cars. There will be volunteers leading walking and biking groups to popular destinations, as well as celebration breakfasts at nine area locations.

Upper Valley Trails Alliance to Host Regional Trails Forum on May 12, 2010

Posted May 4, 2010

The Upper Valley Trails Alliance will host a community trails forum, Trails Connect 2, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, VT.

Since the first Trails Connect Forum in 2008, the Trails Alliance has been working on a number of community projects including:
- The Upper Valley Loop Trail – a signed bike loop using existing bicycle infrastructure in Hanover, Norwich, Hartford, and Lebanon

Upper Valley Trails Alliance to Offer Passport to Winter Fun

Posted January 15, 2010

The Upper Valley Trails Alliance plans to bring their nationally recognized “Passport to Winter Fun” program to some 4,000 local students in 30 schools this winter. Last year 3,000 students participated in the program and of the elementary school-aged children who completed the program, 79% indicated they were more active because of the Passport program.

 

Mascoma River Greenway Coalition Completes Short Connector Trail to Northern Rail Trail

Posted January 4, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE OF RELEASE: January 4, 2010
Contact: Russell Hirschler 802 649-9075

Tour de Taste: Thank You!

Posted September 15, 2009

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to ride the 2009 Tour de Taste! It was a great day full of tasty food, beautiful views, and nice weather.

THANK YOU to the many UVTA volunteers and Board members for giving your time and effort.

THANK YOU to all the farms, restaurants, businesses, and individuals listed below for providing the amazing array of food and locations for the Tour.

THANK YOU to the generous Tour de Taste sponsors:

Tour de Taste: A Pedaling Picnic

Posted September 13, 2009

Like to eat? Like to ride? Join us for our very popular, scenic, progressive pedaling picnic through the Connecticut River Valley. Enjoy the autumn foliage and beautiful scenery at your own pace, meet local food producers and community members, and stop at local farms and restaurants along the way to taste delicious harvest bounty.

Chippers and Forest Savers Pitch In to Link Equestrian Trails

Posted June 7, 2009

In celebration of National Trails Day on June 6th, Woodstock companies Chippers and Forest Savers donated equipment and man-hours to assist in a Green Mountain Horse Association trail clearing project. Chippers, headed by Will Russell and Forest Savers, owned by Gerry Hawkes specialize in forest management and land and trail enhancement. They assisted GMHA volunteers in clearing a key connector trail on property in South Woodstock owned by Tom and Jennifer Eddy.