NEWBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION FALL EVENTS 2025
FALL FOLIAGE BIKE RIDE ON THE CROSS VERMONT TRAIL
28th ANNUAL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th
The fun starts at the parking lot next to The Ball field off Rte. 302 in S. Ryegate,VT. 9:30 AM
For sign in, route directions and bike safety check.
At 10:00 AM “We Ride” Heading out through Groton State Park on the Cross Vermont Trail.
Starting at S. Ryegate Ball Field riding west on the Cross Vermont Trail to the 4 corners at Lanesboro and back.
This ride is about 22 miles long. You will ride under a canopy of brilliant fall foliage colors on your way past Ricker Pond, Lake Groton and on to the 4 Corners at Lanesboro, then back to the ball field in S. Ryegate.
For a shorter Family-friendly ride (Good for Family with younger children or less experienced riders)
we suggest Boulder Beach Road as a turn around point. Making this ride about 14 miles.
We suggest an After Ride Lunch at Upper Valley Grill.
Help support our local business along the trail.
For more info contact
Michael Thomas 802-757-3960 mikethom1@charter.net
NCC- Newbury Conservation Commission www.newburyconservation.org
CVTA- Cross Vermont Trail Association www.crossvermont.org
PADDLE THE BORDER Sunday October 5th 22nd Year
A canoe and Kayak paddle on the Connecticut River held in May and October.
A Canoe and Kayak paddle on the Connecticut River held in May and October. PTB was started as a way for community organizations from Vermont and New Hampshire to work together to ” Show Case” our shared asset, the Connecticut River. PTB is held twice a year weather permitting-no rain dates are planned.
The Fall Paddle 2025 date is Sunday October 5, from the Newbury Boat Launch beside the Newbury-Haverhill Bridge, to the Bugbee landing in Bradford, Vermont.
There is a shuttle service from the take out, to the launch sight. This Shuttle Service has been providing by Butler Bus Company (we thank them).The Shuttle Service is available from 10am to 11am; This gives us a suggested launch time of 10:30 to 11:30am. The approximate paddle time for the spring and fall paddle is 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
All events are weather permitting, and all participants must abide by safe boating rules and regulation.
So come, meet new friends and fellow paddlers, whatever the reason join the fun!
The Spring Paddle 2026 date is May 17
Michael Thomas 802-757-3960 mikethom1@charter.net
NCC- Newbury Conservation Commission www.newburyconservation.org