Events
Lincoln Sports Will Open New Community Trail System on October 17
What: Lincoln Sports Community Trail Opening
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.)
Where: Welcome ceremony and inaugural walk and ride at the bike trail entrance, at Gove Hill Road; festival at the Lincoln Sports ball field, 34 Gove Hill Road, Lincoln, Vermont. Parking: ADA accessible parking available in the middle lot and by Fire Hall. Other parking is available at Burnham Hall, Town Office, or along Gove Hill.
Who: Hosted by Lincoln Sports and open to cyclists, walkers, families and community members
Why: To celebrate the new trails, introduce residents to the different ways they can be enjoyed and build lasting community participation
Attendees planning to ride should bring a bicycle and helmet. All participants are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.
The complete event schedule and confirmed activities will be published at www.lincolnsports.org. Community members interested in volunteering, supporting the project or learning more may contact info@lincolnsports.org
New trails at Gove Hill will expand local access to mountain biking, walking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and the great outdoors
LINCOLN, Vermont / September 28, 2026 — Lincoln Sports will open a new community trail system at Gove Hill on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (rain date October 18), expanding opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors close to home.
The project is revitalizing 55 acres of forest in the center of Lincoln, which was purchased in the 60’s by Lincoln Sports, Inc as a ski tow and trails. When complete, the system will include approximately 9,000 feet of trails for mountain biking, hiking, skiing and snowshoeing, as well as 1,200 feet of ADA-compliant trail with sections of raised wooden boardwalk. The project also includes new signage, an informational kiosk and improved gravel parking areas.
The Opening day celebration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a welcome ceremony at the boardwalk trail entrance, followed by an inaugural ride and walk. The celebration, which is open to everyone, will then move to the Lincoln Sports ball field (the trail exit) for live music, a barbecue, a bake sale and giveaways.
“The new trails give people of different ages and abilities a place to get outside together, right here in Lincoln, adding to the sports field and newly refurbished tennis/pickleball courts,” says Christie Sumner of Lincoln Sports. Lincoln Sports’ mission is to foster continuing support for school and summer camp programming, community walks and rides, outdoor learning, nature programs and seasonal activities developed with residents, schools and local organizations. “We hope opening day is the beginning of a community that keeps returning—to ride, walk, learn and help shape what happens here next,” adds Christie.
The project has been made possible through the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative Community Grant Program, administered by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation; ARPA funding awarded by the Town of Lincoln; individual donors; and loan support from the Vermont Community Loan Fund. L&D Trailworks was selected to build the trails, with forest-management guidance and consulting provided by Long View Forest.
About Lincoln Sports
Lincoln Sports is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit led by nine volunteer board members who live in Lincoln. The organization provides recreational and community programming including summer camp, youth soccer and basketball, and community events such as Hill Country Holiday. Its work is centered on creating opportunities for outdoor activity, community connection and intergenerational participation.
Media contact:
Brigitte Wehner
ACBC Season Ender at the Marquis
November 11 at 6pm in the Southwest Café
Save the date for ACBC’s season ender party at the Marquis’ Southwest Café in Middlebury. Learn about all we are doing for the mountain biking community in Addison County: trail building, MTB education, outreach and connecting Vermonters.
Come ready to roll up your sleeves and consider joining a volunteer committee. With your help, we can do the work that makes riding in Addison County so enjoyable.
Food is available for purchase. ACBC will treat you to a free drink!
Wednesday, November 11 | 6pm
Marquis Theater, 65 Main St., Middlebury
