Victory State Forest & Victory Basin Wildlife Management Area
VT · Victory / Northeast Kingdom
CCC Rd Access, Victory, VT 05858
Victory State Forest and Victory Basin bring a true Northeast Kingdom feel to the saddle: broad land, low crowds, and a ride that feels wonderfully off the usual path. In Victory / Northeast Kingdom, it feels less like checking off a trail and more like stepping into a ride with real atmosphere. What makes it memorable is the balance between beauty and utility. The arrival feels straightforward, the landscape quickly opens up, and the route delivers a satisfying sense of movement rather than a flat, one-note outing.
Riding guide
Highlights
Remote, expansive, and wonderfully unpolished—this is Northeast Kingdom riding for travelers who prefer wild character over amenities.
Riding
Victory’s riding has that expansive Northeast Kingdom feel, where route choices, open land, and low traffic create a sense of freedom. A large Northeast Kingdom riding zone with an extensive network of roads and trails across forest and wildlife-management land—often cited at roughly 27.5 miles or more depending on route choices. Depending on your route, the day can feel meditative, athletic, or a little of both. It rewards riders who enjoy moving through a landscape that changes as they go—wooded corridors, openings, elevation shifts, and those classic Vermont transitions between road, trail, and forest edge.
Rideable terrain
27.5 miles
Trailer parking
Primitive trail access is typical; riders use designated or customary gravel pull-offs and road-edge staging areas where trailer access is workable and legal.
Horse regulations
Watch for logging, hunting activity, wet-season issues, and any local road or access closures. Shared use in working lands requires extra awareness and a conservative approach.
Getting here
Victory rewards riders who are comfortable with a more self-directed style of arrival, where maps and local route knowledge matter. Primitive trail access is typical; riders use designated or customary gravel pull-offs and road-edge staging areas where trailer access is workable and legal. For riders traveling with their own horses, a little pre-trip route planning goes a long way. This is one of those Vermont destinations where arriving prepared makes the whole day feel smoother—especially if you are hauling a larger rig or visiting in shoulder-season conditions.
Planning your visit
Excellent for seasoned trail riders who are comfortable with remote navigation, changing conditions, and fewer built-in services. Trail maps and current conditions are worth checking before you leave home. Horse camping is part of the appeal here.
Where to stay
Primitive camping and simple regional lodging are the usual play here. This is a place for riders who pack thoughtfully, enjoy self-sufficiency, and value space more than polish.
Trails
No trails synced for this park yet.
Campgrounds
No campgrounds listed for this park.
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