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      Nordic Ski Description:
      The North Branch River Park has approximately 5 miles of skiing trails that connect the Montpellier Recreation Fields, Cummings Street, North Branch Nature Center and East Montpelier trails on both the west and the east side of North Street. Trails along the river are groomed wide for skate and classic skiing. The upper trails are narrower and groomed for multi-use. Connect to North Street trails via Sparrow Farm trail for a longer adventure.

      Access the park by parking at either North Branch Nature Center or the Montpelier Recreation Fields and Pool parking lot on Elm Street.

      Leashed dogs are allowed. Please pack out all trash and animal waste.
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      Region Details
      • 1
      • 13
      • 2

      Region Status
      Caution as of 2 days

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      16
      Trails Mountain Bike
      26
      Trails Hike
      24
      Trails Trail Running
      24
      Trails Snowshoe
      22
      Trails Nordic Ski
      8
      Total Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent
      1,601 ft
      Total Vertical
      558 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,088 ft
      Reports
      9,113
      Photos
      21
      Ridden Counter
      3,607

      Photos of North Branch River Park Mountain Bike

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      Oct 1, 2023 @ 6:15pm
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      Oct 1, 2023 @ 6:15pm
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      Oct 1, 2023 @ 6:14pm
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      Oct 1, 2023 @ 6:14pm
      Oct 1, 2023
      83 |
      Sep 24, 2021 @ 11:34am
      Sep 24, 2021
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      Sep 24, 2021 @ 11:34am
      Sep 24, 2021
      85 |
      Sep 24, 2021 @ 11:34am
      Sep 24, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Downy
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:57am
      2 days
      Wetkiproberts MAMBA CLOSED. More clay berm drying and...
      Gould Hill Trail
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 10:04am
      Apr 23, 2025
      Unknownkiproberts MAMBA CLOSED. Spring opening trail work needed....
      Upper Sparrow Farm Trail (Montpelier)
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 9:47am
      Apr 23, 2025
      Wetkiproberts MAMBA

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Tanager Trail
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable Drying, needs some tire compaction. No...kiproberts MAMBA
      Snipe Hill Loop
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable Drying, needs some tire compaction. No...kiproberts MAMBA
      Sapsucker
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable Drying, needs some tire compaction. No...kiproberts MAMBA
      Roll Call Downhill
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable Drying, needs some tire compaction. No...kiproberts MAMBA
      Roll Call Climb
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable A little bumpy and soft, some more raking...kiproberts MAMBA
      Pump Track
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable OPEN. Stay off when wet, at night, for...kiproberts MAMBA
      Pileated Pass
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable A little bumpy and loose, some more...kiproberts MAMBA
      North Branch River Path
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable kiproberts MAMBA
      Nature Center Loop
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable kiproberts MAMBA
      Hermit Thrush Hill
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      Variable Drying, needs some tire compaction. No...kiproberts MAMBA

      Activity Feed

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      kiprobertsaddreportactivity #70269252 and 13 more
      Apr 24, 2025 @ 4:52am
      2 days
      J24votetrailactivity #70218252
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 9:54am
      Apr 23, 2025
      kiprobertsaddreportactivity #70215977 and 21 more
      Apr 23, 2025 @ 9:19am
      Apr 23, 2025
      asdfwerqweaddreportactivity #69754398
      Apr 16, 2025 @ 11:52am
      Apr 16, 2025
      asdfwerqweaddreportactivity #69624388 and 17 more
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 9:05am
      Apr 14, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      ZBDOTqK2reportSnipe Hill LoopG. Bbvv ffvvvccbv fgf v c g by b bbbbcxxbbxc....
      Jul 12, 2024 @ 4:58pm
      Jul 12, 2024
      5e4xDsreportUpper Sparrow Farm Trail (Montpelier)F zt
      May 29, 2024 @ 2:32pm
      May 29, 2024
      JoshMattatrailSnipe Hill Loopha anyone actually rode this trail during the...
      Jun 16, 2023 @ 4:45am
      Jun 16, 2023
      ChiefSilverbacktrailBarred Owl BoulevardRode this trail on Monday as the last leg of a...
      Sep 6, 2022 @ 11:53am
      Sep 6, 2022
      GL6ertrailSapsuckerGreat trails for beginner flow and getting use...
      Dec 9, 2020 @ 10:03am
      Dec 9, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Hubbard Park 30.9 km
      East Montpelier Trails5.1 km
      Irish Hill 2 4 15.6 km
      Washington County, VT6.4 km
      Butterfield Trails 8 36.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike238 miles1,581 ft3 miles558 ft
      #2,140#1,149239,05212,420
      Hike248 miles1,339 ft3 miles558 ft
      #1,820#1,1139,00490
      Trail Running248 miles1,339 ft3 miles558 ft
      #1,820#1,1099,004257
      Snowshoe227 miles994 ft2 miles466 ft
      1971
      Nordic Ski84 miles187 ft4,560 ft328 ft
      #239#1494,64071
      • By brenthillierTF Pro NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: MAMBA, MAMBA, mamba
      • #23053 - 16,216 views

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