3rd Annual Franklin Forty Gravel Ride
Highgate, VT
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
3552 Gore Rd, Highgate VT
Distances
Typical weather
54–70°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: 3552 Gore Rd, Highgate, VT
- Time: 8am to 3pm
- URL: BikeReg Registration
About the Ride
- Description: A ride through the wilds of northern Franklin County starting at the Choiniere Farm Trails.
- Purpose: This is a fundraising event for the Franklin County Trails Alliance.
- Partnership: We’ve teamed up with the Choiniere Farm to help you connect with the land, the watershed, and the amazing trails in this region!
About the Organization
- Mission: The Franklin County Trails Alliance promotes responsible trail use, conducts trail maintenance, and advocates for the development and accessibility of local non-motorized, off-road recreational trails.
- Learn More: Visit www.fctavt.com for more information.
The Details
- Registration Fee: Your registration will include lunch, fantastic rest stop treats, and socks for $70.
- On-Site Registration: Day of ride registration increases to $100.
- Route: Two loops of 17 and 43 miles, beginning at the Choiniere Family Farm trails in Highgate.
- Scenery: The ride will travel along the border with Canada, by Lake Carmi, and on a section of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.
Sunday Rides
- Location: Highgate, Vermont sits on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT).
- Trail Length: The LVRT is a 93-mile trail connecting Swanton, Vt. to St. Johnsbury, Vt.
- Nearby Trails: The Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail intersects the LVRT just six miles from Highgate.
- Suggestion: Consider coming for the Franklin Forty on Saturday and staying to ride one of the rail trails on Sunday.
Where Does the Money Go?
- Project: Franklin County Trails Alliance is working to build a new multi-use, 8-mile-long connected ridgeline trail.
- Partners: The project involves several partners and municipalities.
- Connection: It will link trails between Hard’ack Recreation Area & Trails, St. Albans downtown, and Swanton.
- Cost Estimates: The project starts in 2025 with an estimated budget of $150,000 to $200,000!
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