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explore the Dirt

There’s no better way to explore Vermont and take in the views than gravel riding! Vermont’s dirt roads are naturally tacky, meaning smooth roads and minimal dust. We’ve put together routes from one hour to all day long, piecing together miles of gorgeous roads with minimal traffic with some fun off-road connections. 


We encourage you to explore any of the routes below for yourself using RideWithGPS, or book a tour with Ramble & Roam, a local guiding business designed to make riding in Vermont accessible for anyone. The hills around Madbush are no joke and Ramble & Roam knows this. Thats why they've got a fleet of e-bikes ready to take you wherever you want to go. Check out our guided rides page to learn more. 

Gravel Routes
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Green Mountain Gravel Growler

Created by BIKEPACKING.COM

The Green Mountain Gravel Growler is an extraordinary loop that weaves a selection of storybook-farm dirt roads, flowy New England singletrack, and rugged historic woodland paths to create a circuit of some of the world’s best and most coveted craft beers...

Rigorous gorgeous ride if you’re tight on time

Rigorous gorgeous ride if you’re tight on time

Power Hour
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 13 mi (22 km)
    Vertical: 1,500ft (460m)
Climber’s delight with big views

Climber’s delight with big views

The Great 8
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 17 mi (27 km)
    Vertical: 2,354' (717 m)
Big views from both sides of the Mad River Valley

Big views from both sides of the Mad River Valley

Warren Halfpipe
    Surface: Mixed surfaces
    Distance: 17.5 mi (28 km)
    Vertical: 2,440' (743 m)
Climber’s delight with big views

Climber’s delight with big views

Short & Steep
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 19 mi (30 km)
    Vertical: 2,750' (840 m)
An all day epic and gap rider’s delight

An all day epic and gap rider’s delight

Double Trouble
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 34 mi (58 km)
    Vertical: 4,700' (1,440 m)
Do this and tell us how it is!

Do this and tell us how it is!

How 'Bout a Century
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance 103 mi (165 km)
    Vertical: 12,000' (3,660 m)
Shorter of the Mad River Riders' Cranko De Mayo routes

Shorter of the Mad River Riders' Cranko De Mayo routes

Cranko Solo Bien
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 34 mi (55 km)
    Vertical: 4,680' (1,426 m)
Best gravel in the Mad River Valley

Best gravel in the Mad River Valley

Tour de Valley
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 46 mi (74 km)
    Vertical: 5,872 ft (1,790 m)
Challenging easy ride

Challenging easy ride

Easy (Not Easy)
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 26.5 mi (42 km)
    Vertical: 3,275' (1000 m)
An epic ride if you have the legs for it

An epic ride if you have the legs for it

The Behemoth
    Surface: Mostly unpaved & plenty of off-road
    Distance: 83.5 mi (134 km)
    Vertical: 8,500ft (2,590m)
Double up to double down

Double up to double down

Double Gap
    Surface: Mostly paved
    Distance: 32.5 mi (52 km)
    Vertical: 3,797 ft (1,157 m)
The best backroads in central Vermont

The best backroads in central Vermont

Cottonbrook Connection
    Surface: Mostly unpaved
    Distance: 36 mi (58 km)
    Vertical: 3,972 ft (1,210 m)
Endless views, countless cows & the best dirt roads

Endless views, countless cows & the best dirt roads

The Guided Ride
    Surface: Mostly paved
    Distance: 16 mi (26 km)
    Vertical: 1,677 ft (511 m)
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