TRAILHEAD DESIGN ON THE MISSISQUOI VALLEY RAIL TRAIL
VERMONT
The Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail (MVRT) is a 26.1-mile multi-use trail that is adjacent to the Missisquoi River, meandering through farmland and small towns in Northwestern Vermont. Working collaboratively with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission and the Rail Trail Council we focused on improving existing trailheads by providing users with appropriate facilities and attractive spaces en route. Goals included improving visibility from the road, improving circulation and ensuring all sites are universally accessible, delineating clear parking areas, and incorporating features such as sanitary facilities, benches, signs/kiosks, shelters, bike racks, public art, vegetation, and stormwater best management practices.