Drivers Meetings

Friday and Saturday morning there is a required meeting at 8:30AM. Please be sure to attend, any announcements or changes to routes will be announced then. 

Trail Rides

The State of Vermont, the local community and the Vermont Game Wardens have asked for us to limit the number of vehicles per group to 6 or less. That means NO MORE than 6 vehicles in a group. We have had issues in the past with mega convoys for 20-30 vehicles clogging up the trails and local roadways, creating issues for the local population and law enforcement.

As always we strongly encourage everyone to attend with friends and family, camp with them, eat with them, etc but limit the size of the groups on the trails. IF you have a group with more than 6 vehicles, we ask that you wait 10-15 minutes after their departure and leave as large of a gap as possible between you. This will keep everyone flowing more smoothly and will reduce congestion overall. 

Trail Courtesy

The trails and roads that we use for this event are all public right of ways. Remember that you will encounter everything from hikers to horses, dirtbikes to tractors and cars. We are visitors and guests, so please be courteous. Stop and talk to locals, give anyone or anything smaller than your vehicle the right of way. Please remember that you represent not just yourself, but your vehicle brand, your state and most importantly the Pilgrimage event itself and offroaders/overlanders. The last thing we want to see/hear is trash was left on the trail, someone tore up a pasture or field where they shouldn’t have been, or worse had an altercation. At the end of the weekend, the only sign that we have been there should be tire tracks in the mud and a bunch of pictures and memories. There are trail trash bags that are handed out and we would LOVE to see them come back full. Help us keep the beautiful State of Vermont clean.

Guide Services

If this is your first time or your 4th it’s always fun to let someone else lead the pack! We have a number of staff members that will be leading groups as well as two professional companies. If you are interested in either trail running with staff or the professional services, they will be hanging out in the vendor area in the mornings. 

Overland Experts – (860) 873-9640

North East Adventure Company – (207) 956-0399

Vendors

We are pleased to announce that we will have a number of vendors on site selling. The area will be staffed and open from 5pm to 8pm. 

Friday evening there are free classes being offered, a full list of vendors and classes will be listed on the Pilgrimage website.

Maps

You should have already received an email with the maps and instructions on how to use them.

As you open the App and start looking at the trails that are available you will see that they are color coded. This is there to help our novice drivers and experienced to find the right road/trail for them. 

Drivers Meetings

Friday and Saturday morning there is a required meeting at 8:30AM. Please be sure to attend, any announcements or changes to routes will be announced then. 

Trail Rides

The State of Vermont, the local community and the Vermont Game Wardens have asked for us to limit the number of vehicles per group to 6 or less. That means NO MORE than 6 vehicles in a group. We have had issues in the past with mega convoys for 20-30 vehicles clogging up the trails and local roadways, creating issues for the local population and law enforcement.

As always we strongly encourage everyone to attend with friends and family, camp with them, eat with them, etc but limit the size of the groups on the trails. IF you have a group with more than 6 vehicles, we ask that you wait 10-15 minutes after their departure and leave as large of a gap as possible between you. This will keep everyone flowing more smoothly and will reduce congestion overall. 

Trail Courtesy

The trails and roads that we use for this event are all public right of ways. Remember that you will encounter everything from hikers to horses, dirtbikes to tractors and cars. We are visitors and guests, so please be courteous. Stop and talk to locals, give anyone or anything smaller than your vehicle the right of way. Please remember that you represent not just yourself, but your vehicle brand, your state and most importantly the Pilgrimage event itself and offroaders/overlanders. The last thing we want to see/hear is trash was left on the trail, someone tore up a pasture or field where they shouldn’t have been, or worse had an altercation. At the end of the weekend, the only sign that we have been there should be tire tracks in the mud and a bunch of pictures and memories. There are trail trash bags that are handed out and we would LOVE to see them come back full. Help us keep the beautiful State of Vermont clean.

Guide Services

If this is your first time or your 4th it’s always fun to let someone else lead the pack! We have a number of staff members that will be leading groups as well as two professional companies. If you are interested in either trail running with staff or the professional services, they will be hanging out in the vendor area in the mornings. 

Overland Experts – (860) 873-9640

North East Adventure Company – (207) 956-0399

Vendors

We are pleased to announce that we will have a number of vendors on site selling. The area will be staffed and open from 5pm to 8pm. 

Friday evening there are free classes being offered, a full list of vendors and classes will be listed on the Pilgrimage website.

Maps

You should have already received an email with the maps and instructions on how to use them.

As you open the App and start looking at the trails that are available you will see that they are color coded. This is there to help our novice drivers and experienced to find the right road/trail for them. 

 Green: easier, light terrain 

 Blue: moderate/medium terrain 

 Red: challenging/difficult terrain 

 Pinkish purple: very challenging 

You will also see points of interest and fun facts about the area on the maps. 

If you have any questions this doesn’t answer please reach out either on Facebook, the website or call us directly. 

Thank you,

The Pilgrimage Staff