Vermont Bike and Paddle  

July 20 – 25, Ages 12 - 15

Biking across Vermont and paddling to the Canadian Border

Activity Level: Intermediate.

In partnership with Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Traveling by bike allows us to move fast and light, covering many miles each day yet slow enough to notice the beauty of nature, meet people along the way, and stop at the local bakeries and refreshing swimming holes.

This expedition is on a rail trail that follows an old railroad bed. We will bike across Vermont East to West, through the North-East Kingdom, Green Mountains, and down to the Champlain Lowlands. Then, we’ll jump into canoes and paddle the last 20 miles down the Missisquoi River through the National Wildlife Refuge, across Lake Champlain, and all the way to the Canadian Border! While paddling down the river, there will be many opportunities to observe animals, swim, fish, and play.

Participants are eligible for a Northern Explorers Scholarship.