Richmond River Trail

This trail was built, and is maintained by the Richmond Trails and Path Committee The trail starts in Richmond and runs along the banks of the Winooski River all the way to Jonesville. This trail is a great opportunity for the beginner to get adjusted to riding single track trails. The trail is fast and "swoopy" and bordered by enormous ferns in certain sections. The more advanced rider will tend to ride this trail more quickly. However, it is important to remember that the trail is used regularly by hikers, local residents walking their dogs and horseback riders. Please pay attention, and check your speed accordingly. The Richmond River trail is equally fun in either direction and can be tied to other rides making for a fabulous, extended ride.

At this time (April-2004) two bridges are out along the path. Both crossings are navigable; one you
may have to get off your bike and cross down a steep bank. This will be fixed some time this summer.

The trail is about 3 miles long and runs along the Winooski River East and West. It comes out twice to Cochran Road, skirting around two pieces of private land we cannot go through. Most of the trail belongs to the Richmond Land Trust and the Town of Richmond and the rest private land owners. For more information on the Richmond River Trail contact John Hammerslough at hamerslo@gmavt.net.

Directions to the Trail

From the center of Richmond at the traffic light go down Bridge St. toward the Round Church. Go over the Winooski bridge and just past the Round Church green turn left on Cochran Rd. There are three accesses to the trail on Cochran Rd.

The first is just across the street from a small cemetery (parking for one or two cars there on cemetery side or at Volunteer's Green in town.)

The second is in about the middle of the trail at the canoe access about 1.5 miles from the Round Church (parking in the canoe access parking lot.)

The third is at Wheeler Lane, 3 miles from the Round Church or 0.25 miles from the bridge in Jonesville.
(This starts along the Huntington River and leads down the Winooski and the trail goes West. Parking is across from the Jonesville post office.)