There's a lot to discover in the White River Valley. Here are some key guides and resources for learning about the valley towns and offerings.
Town Information
- Visit the WRV Towns page for links to LocalWiki pages on each town. Help add info to yours or keep it up to date!
- Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission has updated town zoning, road, and other planning maps for all member towns (including all of the White River Valley). You can also get town plans, basic demographic info, natural resources and energy info, and more.
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The Bethel Operator's Manual is a guide to everything you need to know about living, working, and playing in Bethel, Vermont. It's full of resources, practical info and tips for new residents and visitors as well as longtime community members. Much of the info is even useful to neighbors in other towns.
Maps and Geographic Data
Trails & Outdoors
- Ridgeline Trails; Ridgeline Outdoor Collective has an interactive online trail map for its trail system (primarily in Randolph, Rochester, and Braintree). Stop by Ridgeline's trail hub and map room at the Gear House in Randolph to browse large-scale maps, get trail tips, and pick up gear and paper maps.
- Upper Valley Trails on Trailfinder: Explore online maps or get the Trailfinder app for trail information throughout the White River Valley and Upper Valley.
- VAST Snowmobile Trails: Vermont Association of Snow Travelers has statewide snowmobile trail maps and trail conditions available online and in a mobile app.
- White River Watershed Recreation Map & Guide: The White River Partnership has hard copies and an interactive online map for the White River Water Trail, a network of paddling routes, swimming areas, put in/take out sites, and other amenities for water recreation.
- ATV Trails: VT VASA maintains ATV trail maps for the state. Most towns also allow ATVs on some town roads; check with your town office for updated policies and maps.
Municipal & Zoning Maps
- Municipal Maps: Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission has updated town zoning, road, and other planning maps for all member towns (including all of the White River Valley). You can also get town plans, basic demographic info, natural resources and energy info, and more. You can also find them on most towns' websites.