Trail Closures to Know This Hunting Season

2026 Vermont Trail Closures During Hunting Season

As fall settles in across Vermont, hunting season brings with it important safety measures and seasonal trail closures. Check out Vermont Fish and Wildlife for more information. To help riders stay safe, we’ve compiled a list of known trail networks and their closure dates.

See the full document here: 2026 Network Closure Dates for Hunting Season

Please note: this list is a working document and may not capture every closure statewide. Always double-check with your local chapter before heading out, and remember to wear blaze orange whenever you’re on the trails during hunting season.

2026 Trail Network Closures

Here are the currently confirmed closures by chapter:

• Ascutney Trails Association

  • All Networks: Nov 14 – Dec 13

  • Swoops & Loops, Cloudspin & Norcross: Closes Nov 1 for the season

• Bennington Area Trail Systems

  • Flat Tire, Running Bear, Jacob’s Ladder, Singletrack Connector, The Old Pines: Nov 7 – Dec 13

• Brewster River MTB Club

  • Macomber (small section): Oct 1 – Dec 13

  • West Hill: Oct 1 – Dec 13

• Caledonia Trail Collaborative
  • Corw Hill Trails: Nov 14 – Nov 29

• Fellowship of the Wheel

  • Hinesburg Town Forest (all except Maiden, Sheep Thrills, Eagle’s Trail, Russell’s Ramble, Missing Link, Backdoor): Nov 7 – Dec 13

  • Mobbs Farm: Nov 14 – Nov 29

• Grateful Treads

  • Jay Rec Center & Montgomery upper trails: Nov 14 – Nov 29

• Killington Mountain Bike Club

  • Gifford Woods: Park Closes Oct 18 for the season; trails remain open (conditions-dependent)

• Mad River Riders

  • All Networks: Nov 7 – 8 and Nov 14 – Nov 29

• Montpelier Area MTB Association

  • Irish Hill: Closes Nov 1 for the season

• Millstone Trails Association

  • All Networks: Nov 7 – 8, Nov 14 – Nov 29, and Dec 5 – 13

• Northshire Area Trail System

  • Grouse Lane, Dorset Hollow, Raptor Lane, Humphreys & Bunker Loop: Nov 14 – Nov 29

• Richmond Mountain Trails

  • Skully’s & Visceral: Closes Nov 14 for the season

• Ridgeline Outdoor Collective

  • Randolph Gap, Abel Mtn, Sap Side, Upper Zeebees beyond 9lb intersection: Closes Oct 1 for the season

  • Hansel & Gretel, Cut it Loose, Ol’ 56, Sunday Stroll, Zeebees, 9lb Hammer, Arm Pump: Closes Nov 14 for the season

• Slate Valley Trails

  • Fairgrounds Trailhead (Cliffhanger, Freefall, Loop-the-Loop, Midway, Morse Hollow): Nov 7 – 8 and Nov 14 – Nov 29

  • Delaney Woods: Oct 1 – Dec 31

• Stowe Trails Partnership

  • Adams Camp: Nov 7 – 8 and Nov 14 – Dec 13

  • Rooney Farm: Nov 7 – 8 and Nov 14 – Dec 13

• Waterbury Area Trail Alliance

  • Little River State Park: Closes Oct 18 for the season (riding past gate allowed until Oct 31)

  • Perry Hill: Closes Nov 1 for the season

• Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Association

  • Aqueduct: Nov 14 – Nov 29

• Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Club

  • Saskadena Six: Closes Nov 1 for the season

Thank You for Respecting Closures

Trail closures are put in place to keep riders safe and to respect Vermont’s hunting heritage. By honoring these dates and spreading awareness, we help maintain positive relationships between riders, hunters, and land managers.

Check the full closure list here, and enjoy a safe fall riding season!