Hartland Winter Trails is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization whose goal is to bring outdoor winter recreation opportunities to the community, free of charge.
We are a small, but dedicated group of volunteers that works very hard to organize, build, and maintain an extensive network of winter recreation trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the town of Hartland, Vermont.
The trails provide a unique opportunity to meander through fields and back woods over gently rolling and steep terrain in the Three- and Four-Corners areas of Hartland. The trails are private property with landowner approval, created and maintained by volunteers, and open to the community free of charge.
To support us, please consider volunteering your time or sending a donation to: Hartland Winter Trails, PO Box 128, Hartland, Vermont 05048. You can also make an online donation below, if you’d like. If you have questions or are seeking more information, email Andrea at [email protected]. See you on the trails!
Chatter from the wax room…
Save the date! — Our annual Tiki Torch Trek event will take place on Saturday, February 14 from 3:30-8:30pm at the main trailhead across from the fire station. Admission is FREE thanks to generous sponsorship from Mascoma Bank.
Bring your valentine, family, and friends to enjoy 1.5+ kilometers of groomed nordic trails lit by tiki torches, a community bonfire, kids games, music, and an Olympic celebration. Food will be available for purchase from Sustainable Eats. No dogs allowed for this event. Happening snow or shine!
Greetings! As we reflect on this past season where we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the HWT, we know the party doesn’t stop there. We’re already gearing up for next season and are excited for this next chapter.
Fingers crossed for a snowy winter and looking forward to seeing you all out on the trails!
Donations — Thank you to all of our supporters who have donated and continue to support the Hartland Winter Trails. Your generous contributions allow us to keep maintaining our wonderful trail system and bring outdoor winter recreation to the community.
Donations are tax deductible as Hartland Winter Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. If you’d like, you can use the Donate page to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. We appreciate you!
Trail counters — Beginning this 2025-26 season, we will be using TRAFx Infrared Trail Counters along our trail network to quantify trail use. This will help us plan trail maintenance and apply for grants.
Special donors — A big thank you to our special donors, VOREC and KWCF, who have granted us critical support for trail repairs and resources to establish an equipment lending library. Thanks also to Wise Pines, another major donor for our 2024-25 season. Our deepest gratitude and thanks for all of the support!
