Northeast Kingdom Vermont Snowmobiling St. Johnsbury, Jay, Burke, Newport, Derby Island Pond Brownington
Caledonia, Essex & Orleans counties
The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is known for outstanding snowmobile trails, beautiful vistas and rural charm. Island Pond, in Essex county, is the self-proclaimed "snowmobile capitol of Vermont". The "Kingdom" is dotted with lakes and ponds. The region also offers deep woods and "Sheffield Heights" also called "the Heights" - an elevation of nearly 2,000 feet - the highest elevation on I-91. The trails here in northern Vermont afford some breathtaking lake and mountain scenery. (continued below)
The Wildflower Inn, Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 Phone: 802-626-8310 or 800-627-8310. "Warm hospitality and tons of kids' activities"Yankee Magazine. With on-site direct access to VAST 52 and lots of room for trailer and sled parking, this family-friendly country resort on 570 acres is perfect for a snowmobiling getaway! The Wildflower inn offers comfortable rooms and suites, mountain views, cozy sitting rooms with woodstoves, and a casual atmosphere. On site x-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, sledding, skating, bonfires, petting barn, kids' programs & playroom, hot tub & sauna. Burke Mountain skiing just 3 miles away. Visit www.wildflowerinn.com or e-mail for details.
One of the most enjoyable things about snowmobiling in this far northeastern corner of Vermont is the selection on great lodging and dining right on the trail. This is snowmobile country - and many establishments cater to the snowmobiler in this area. Many country stores, like Marty's in Danville, allow the snowmobiler easy access to the trails, a place to re-fuel, a heated restroom, a well supplied country store, and some store cooked meals, sandwiches, and subs. The many lakes in the Northeast Kingdom can offer straight-away sledding, but check with local authorities before venturing out. Underwater springs or river inlets sometimes prevent safe snowmobile passage even in sub-zero temperatures. Any person who intends to ride on the VAST snowmobile trail system must join a Vermont snowmobile club or rent a snowmobile locally.
There are several places that rent snowmobiles in the Northeast Kingdom; All Around Power in St. Johnsbury, and Kingdom Cat in Island Pond for two. Check out our Vermont snowmobile dealers section for more information.
There are over 145 clubs in Vermont to choose from and they are located throughout the state. Once you join a club, you may use any of the snowmobile trails located throughout Vermont. Each Snowmobile club holds monthly meetings, work bees, charity events, and club events. Club Officers are elected and delegates are sent to the VAST Annual Meeting. Snowmobile Club Membership fees vary from club to club but usually range from $5 to $25 a year. These fees are included in the cost of your TMA. Your dues and registration fees support VAST's extensive snowmobile trail grooming, maintenance and development of new snowmobile trails.
For an updated list of snowmobile clubs in the Northeast Kingdom Region of Vermont visit the official VT VAST web site at www.vtvast.org.
Any person who intends to ride on the VAST snowmobile trail system must join a Vermont snowmobile club or rent a snowmobile locally. 
