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fergal-dude OP t1_jdw3rnt wrote

Reply to comment by JaimeGordonLannister in Cheap place to stay in St. Johnsbury by fergal-dude

Hey u/JaimeGordonLannister, I'm a local who has been watching this trail being built for about 6 years. We ride about 8 miles of it to work every day but on the other end from St J.

It is indeed open all the way, the last stretch was opened in February. That's kinda what we are celebrating along with the longest days of the year, and the end to another school year.

This is all about the biking, one century ride to St J and one century ride home to Franklin Co. No hiking or side trips, just pedaling, chatting, and smiling.

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Azr431 t1_jdw8k9v wrote

Their progress is impressive. Last time I checked on the few gaps was early 2022 and it seemed like it would be several years out. I’m excited to finally ride the entire thing

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fergal-dude OP t1_jdw93wh wrote

Looks like on the state website they still list the last section as incomplete. It likely is as I'm sure they'd be shouting from the rooftops if it were finished.

Anyone from Wolcott, Porttersville or Hardwick know if the trail is open for that last 7 miles?

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Cyber_Punk_87 t1_je2y1ri wrote

I believe there's still some minor construction happening in the Hardwick area, but it has been open as a snowmobile trail this winter. I think they might just still be putting down the final surfacing in spots.

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JaimeGordonLannister t1_jdwnw03 wrote

Amazing, I was hoping to do a ride soon of the full length but I wasn't sure it was fully open. Now I can do that my next free weekend!

Have fun on the century, that sounds like a blast. You sound like someone I'd enjoy grabbing a beer with. If I lived in St. J I'd invite you to stay with us, but sadly I'm a couple towns away.

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fergal-dude OP t1_jdwvzgf wrote

Thanks,

Well, if you decide to, let DM me beforehand and I'll ride from Sheldon to the end with you, and I'll bring a beer or two :)

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bonanzapineapple t1_jdxrywq wrote

I thought there was one bridge in Wolcott or Hardwick that was yet to be opened? Is that no longer true

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fergal-dude OP t1_jdxzrkt wrote

Further up in the comments this is addressed. I’m hoping if it isn’t finished now that it will be by June.

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