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Appalachian Gap – Middlebury College Quad loop from Camels Hump State Forest

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Addison County

Appalachian Gap – Middlebury College Quad loop from Camels Hump State Forest

Hard

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(2285)

15,306

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Appalachian Gap – Middlebury College Quad loop from Camels Hump State Forest

09:24

115km

2,030m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 81.3 km for 107 m

After 82.3 km for 113 m

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11.7 km

Appalachian Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 enjoy views of Lake Champlain, the Champlain Valley, and the Adirondack Mountains.

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23.4 km

Great Eddy Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great Eddy is the oldest covered bridge still in operation in Vermont. It was built in 1833 and to this day is one of the main routes in and out of Waitsfield.

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37.4 km

Warren Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

44.4 km

Lincoln Gap

Mountain Pass

79.4 km

Stephen C. Trombulak Nature Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

81.2 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 fall when the leaves are changing, ringed by historic buildings. Be sure to visit the old chapel on the south end of the quad. Please also be respectul of the students and faculty as you stroll through this picturesque campus.

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82.2 km

Middlebury Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Middlebury Falls is a unique 20 foot waterfall on Otter Creek right in the center of this picturesque New England town. You get great views of the falls from this spot on a bridge on Main Street. You can also see the ruins of the old Powder House to the lefthand side of the falls. While they are beautiful all year round, Middlebury Falls are particularly interesting in the winter when they partially freeze over.

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83.9 km

Pulp Mill Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Pulp Mill Covered Bridge is a historic wooden bridge just north of downtown Middlebury. Also known as the Paper Mill Covered Bridge, this bridge a great example of New England's covered bridges. Built in the mid-19th century, it spans Otter Creek and is a popular spot for photography and sightseeing. Covered bridges are an iconic part of New England's landscape and history. They were once a common sight throughout the region, as they provided a way for travelers to cross rivers and streams in all seasons. While many of the original bridges have been lost to natural disasters and modernization, there are still over 100 covered bridges in Vermont today.

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115 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.9 km

8.72 km

6.89 km

4.60 km

1.33 km

655 m

Surfaces

65.9 km

41.2 km

5.82 km

1.51 km

613 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 19 August

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Appalachian Gap – Middlebury College Quad loop from Camels Hump State Forest

Appalachian Gap

Great Eddy Covered Bridge

Warren Covered Bridge

Middlebury College Quad

Middlebury Falls

Pulp Mill Covered Bridge

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