This summer, the Pesky Cairn Connector Trail, which has bypassed the main entranceof Gifford Woods State Park and provided access to both the Pesky Cairn and Sherburner Trails, will be closed due to construction at the park maintenance building. Beginning on June 15, all trail users will be required to travel through the main park entrance and consistent with Vermont Forest Parks and Recreation (FPR) policy, will be required to hold either a day or season pass to access the fee-controlled area.

In recognition of KMBC's role in developing and maintaining trails in the Park, all current KMBC members can obtain a Day Use Season Pass to Gifford Woods at no cost. KMBC members must visit the Park office during business hours with proof of KMBC membership, either as a primary or add-on VMBA chapter (a screenshot of the VMBA add works great) to receive their Season Pass.

KMBC plans to break ground this year on a new project that will provide access to the trails outside of the fee-controlled area of the Park and forego the need to enter through Gifford Woods.

Not a member? Join today and select KMBC as either your primary or add-on chapter!

This is a decision of the State Park. KMBC will not benefit from the day-use fees collected by the Park.