There is nothing prettier than Stowe Vermont in the Summer, Fall and Winter. Notice I did not mention the Spring when it it so muddy and rainy. But it is so great to be back in Stowe and the walk the Rec path, hike, bike see friends and watch everything starting to come in bloom as summer is quickly approaching.
Today I walked the rec path and saw numerous bikers, walker, joggers, roller bladers and skate boarders.
The Stowe Bike Path, a 5.3-mile recreation trail was built in two phases, from 1981–84 and 1986–89. The Stowe Recreation Path has received several awards and honors.
Between 1981 and 1984, the first 2.7 miles of the 8-foot wide trail were paved and 16 bridges were constructed at a cost of 300,000. Easements across the 27 different parcels of land the path crossed were donated to the town. A 2.6-mile extension to the path was constructed between 1986 and 1989 at a cost of $380,000. In addition to the fundraising techniques used for the first leg, $120,000 was solicited from the town’s tax funds. Due to the popularity of the first leg, the funds were granted. This second leg crossed land owned by 4 people, mostly agricultural land and included the construction of 4 bridges. When finished, the Bike Path was 5.3 miles long, and had been completed at a cost of $680,000.
