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    Where to Stay in East Burke

    East Burke is the hub of Kingdom Trails, a network of more than 100 miles of mountain bike and cross-country ski trails across private farmland and forest, kept open by agreements with the landowners. The trails start in the village. The Village Inn of East Burke is in the village on Dish Mill Brook, steps from the trails, with a bike room and a hot tub and rooms in the $ band. Inn at Mountain View Farm has 14 rooms on a 440-acre historic farm estate on Darling Hill, with the trails starting at its door. Kingdom Trails runs from late May through October, and Burke Mountain's ski area is a few minutes away in winter.

    Why Stay in East Burke

    • •Kingdom Trails has more than 100 miles of trails across private farmland, starting in the village.
    • •Inn at Mountain View Farm has 14 rooms on a 440-acre historic farm estate, with a renovated threshing barn.
    • •Burke Mountain's ski area is a few minutes away, so East Burke works in winter as well as in biking season.

    What Makes This Area Interesting

    • •Kingdom Trails: trail access point is in the village; trail map and day passes available at the welcome center. Season runs late May through October depending on conditions.
    • •Burke Mountain: ski area on the same hill as the mountain bike trails; smaller and less crowded than Stowe or Killington.
    • •Willoughby Lake: 20 minutes north; a glacially scoured lake with 1,000-foot cliffs on three sides; swimming and fishing.

    Frequently Asked

    No — the trail network includes beginner and intermediate terrain alongside expert singletrack. The trail access fee is reasonable and the network is well-signed. It's one of the more accessible high-quality mountain bike systems in the region.

    June through early October, with July and August as the peak season. Trails open in late May once conditions are dry enough. Early October offers fall foliage alongside riding.

    About 1.5 hours east via I-89 and Route 2, deep in the Northeast Kingdom.