Vermont Tourism Research Center

Recreation and Trail Use

Outdoor recreation and trail use in Vermont has a long history of contributing to the economy, influencing the culture of local communities, and impacting the natural environment. VTRC provides resources that document the state's efforts to improve sustainability and management of Vermont's trail networks and trail-based recreation.

Vermont Outdoor Recreation Plan

Vermont Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan (PDF) 2013, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Vermont Trails and Greenway Council

Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis of the Vermont Trails and Greenway Council Member Organizations (PDF) 2016, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
Vermont Trail Ethic 2011, Vermont Trail Collaborative

Vermont Trail Collaborative

The Vermont Trail Collaborative was established in 2009 to improve management of trails and recreation on the Green Mountain National Forest and throughout Vermont.

Other Resources

Connecting Downtowns and Trails (PDF) 2019, Rogers, S., Donovan, M., Porter, C., Chase, L., Brown, L., Koo, J., and Sero, R.