The best road cycling routes in Elmore State Park

Great way to get up the Notch and avoid most of Route 107

Randolph Road is a relatively flat road that connects Stowe to Morrisville, past the local airport. This road has great views of the mountains pretty much the entire way as you ride.

Morrisville, Vermont, is a charming village in Lamoille County, just north-northeast of Stowe. The main street is lined with 19th and early 20th-century buildings that host a variety of locally-owned shops, including boutiques, and antique stores, as well as cozy cafes and family-owned restaurants that emphasize local ingredients. Main Street also features nearby green spaces with easy access to the Lamoille River and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, the longest rail trail in New England!

Although the old railroad that the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail follows the path of is long gone, remnants like this old railroad bridge remain. It's a neat piece of history that you can ride over as you bike around the area.

The Grist Mill Covered Bridge, which is also known as the Scott Covered Bridge, the Bryant Covered Bridge, or the Canyon Covered Bridge, spans the Brewster River near the beautiful Brewster River Gorge and falls. This bridge is one of a small number of surviving Burr arch truss bridges in the state and was built in the 19th century. In 1974 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is a nice overlook for the Brewster Falls not far from here, down a short trail if you wanted to leave your bikes and go on a short walk.

Lintilhac Park is a lovely little park behind the Stowe Community Church and is a common access point for the southern end of the Stowe Recreation Path, just north of Main Street, Stowe. The Stowe Recreation Path is a popular, scenic, 5.3-mile paved trail that is open for bikers and walkers, and is groomed in the winter for cross-country skiers. This fantastic trail crosses Little River several times via wooden bridges, has multiple spots for swimming, and offers direct access to many restaurants and shops in Stowe. There is a bike repair station at Lintilhac Park for those who might need it, in addition to parking for the Recreation Path.

A coffee shop and a brewery right across the street from each other! What more can you ask for on a relaxing ride around Stowe? Idletyme Brewing and PK Coffee are two great spots to grab a burger and beer or coffee and pastry depending on your mood (and time of day). Both of these local-favorite spots are right off of the Stowe Recreational Path, making them convenient to stop at and refuel as you explore the area.

From the main parking area, you must walk back on the road and through the Grist Mill Covered Bridge. Also known as the Scott Covered Bridge, the Bryant Covered Bridge,or the Canyon Covered Bridge, this bridge is one of a small number of surviving Burr arch truss bridges in the state and was built in the 19th century. In 1974 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.