Planning for the 5,000-mile Eastern Divide Trail bikepacking route has been ongoing since 2015, and organizers are getting closer to releasing the full map.
Vermont's state-level mountain bike organization is setting a new example for advocacy, resulting in dozens of miles of new trail every year. Other states are looking to follow their lead.
The Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA.org) is a state-level group that supports grass-roots clubs building and maintaining trails, while also promoting tourism. Other states are taking note and considering how this model might work for them.
