Appalachian Gap – Middlebury Gap loop from Middlebury

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Appalachian Gap – Middlebury Gap loop from Middlebury

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Appalachian Gap – Middlebury Gap loop from Middlebury

07:41

117km

1,630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.71 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.76 km

Middlebury College Quad

Highlight • Structure

Middlebury College is a small private liberal arts college and was the first college in the state of Vermont. The main quad on campus is beautiful spot, especially in the …

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41.9 km

The Appalachian Gap marks the divide between two different drainage systems, although both eventually feed into Lake Champlain. In more practical terms, this gap is a wonderfully easy-access spot to …

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60.5 km

Warren Covered Bridge

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62.6 km

Warren Falls

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A stunning natural site featuring a series of cascading falls and inviting swimming holes. It's a popular destination for locals and tourists.

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70.7 km

Granville Notch

Mountain Pass

73.2 km

Granville Notch

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Granville Notch, or Granville Gulf, is a mountain pass, located in Granville, Vermont on Vermont Route 100. There are creeks, streams, and waterfalls surrounded by lush forests on both sides …

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94.0 km

Middlebury Gap

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Middlebury Gap is a mountain pass in Vermont's Green Mountains and a great, very challenging climb for any rider. It divides two different drainage areas with the Robbins Branch flowing …

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.9 km

41.9 km

590 m

248 m

Surfaces

117 km