33.1 miles
Distance
6,506 ft
Climb
-4,990 ft
Descent
2,947 ft
High Point
1,517 ft
Altitude change
843 ft
Altitude min
1,430 ft
Altitude start
2,946 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-48.1%
Grade max
57.7%
Grade min
17 miles
Distance climb
14 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

The Velomont Trail, a collaborative project of several Vermont organizations with the goal of connecting a series of single track trails and backcountry huts along the entire length of Vermont. A work in progress, this section captures the Velomont vision and turns it into reality: connect rural communities to each other and to public open space via purpose-built single track trails.

Detailed Description
Velomont Trail is a 33 mile popular intermediate route located near Rochester Vermont. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 6,506 ft with a max elevation of 2,947 ft then descends -4,990 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    33 miles
  • Altitude change
    1,517 ft
  • Altitude min
    843 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,430 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,946 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -4,990 ft
  • Grade
    0.9%
  • Grade max
    -48.1%
  • Grade min
    57.7%
  • Distance climb
    17 miles
  • Distance down
    14 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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  • Riding area
    Rochester
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bikepacking
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk north on Perspiration.
  2. Continue for 8 kilometers.
  3. Make a sharp right onto Chitty Bang Bang.
  4. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  5. Bike north on NFR 45.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Bike north on NFR 45.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Bike north on NFR 45.
  10. Continue for 400 meters.
  11. Bike north on NFR 45.
  12. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  13. Bike east on Brandon Mountain Road.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Bike east on Brandon Mountain Road.
  16. Continue for 90 meters.
  17. Bike east on Brandon Mountain Road.
  18. Continue for 90 meters.
  19. Bike east on Brandon Mountain Road.
  20. Continue for 60 meters.
  21. Bike east on Brandon Mountain Road.
  22. Continue for 400 meters.
  23. Bike east on Brandon Mountain Road.
  24. Continue for 100 meters.
  25. Bike northeast on Brandon Mountain Road.
  26. Continue for 200 meters.
  27. Bike northeast on Brandon Mountain Road.
  28. Continue for 200 meters.
  29. Bike northeast on Brandon Mountain Road.
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
  31. Bike northeast on Brandon Mountain Road.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Bike east on Brandon Mountain Road.
  34. Continue for 600 meters.
  35. Bike north on Brandon Mountain Road.
  36. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  37. Bike north on Brandon Mountain Road.
  38. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  39. Bike north on Flanders Hill.
  40. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  41. Bike north on Flanders Hill.
  42. Continue for 20 meters.
  43. Bike north on Swans Mill Trail.
  44. Continue for 60 meters.
  45. Bike northeast on Swans Mill Trail.
  46. Continue for 40 meters.
  47. Bike north on Swans Mill Trail.
  48. Continue for 40 meters.
  49. Bike northeast on Swans Mill Trail.
  50. Continue for 40 meters.
  51. Bike north on Swans Mill Trail.
  52. Continue for 70 meters.
  53. Bike north on Swans Mill Trail.
  54. Continue for 200 meters.
  55. Bike north on Swans Mill Trail.
  56. Continue for 300 meters.
  57. Bike north on Swans Mill Trail.
  58. Continue for 80 meters.
  59. Bike north on Swans Mill Trail.
  60. Continue for 80 meters.
  61. Bike northeast on Swans Mill Trail.
  62. Continue for 100 meters.
  63. Bike east on Swans Mill Trail.
  64. Continue for 50 meters.
  65. Bike east on Swans Mill Trail.
  66. Continue for 40 meters.
  67. Bike east on Swans Mill Trail.
  68. Continue for 100 meters.
  69. Bike east on Swans Mill Trail.
  70. Continue for 50 meters.
  71. Bike northeast on Swans Mill Trail.
  72. Continue for 80 meters.
  73. Bike northwest on Creamery Run.
  74. Continue for 200 meters.
  75. Bike northwest on Creamery Run.
  76. Continue for 200 meters.
  77. Bike northwest on Creamery Run.
  78. Continue for 300 meters.
  79. Bike north on Creamery Run.
  80. Continue for 200 meters.
  81. Bike north on Creamery Run.
  82. Continue for 90 meters.
  83. Bike north on Creamery Run.
  84. Continue for 80 meters.
  85. Bike northeast on Creamery Run.
  86. Continue for 70 meters.
  87. Bike north on Creamery Run.
  88. Continue for 30 meters.
  89. Bike north on Creamery Run.
  90. Continue for 70 meters.
  91. Bike northwest on Creamery Run.
  92. Continue for 40 meters.
  93. Bike north on Creamery Run.
  94. Continue for 70 meters.
  95. Bike northeast on Creamery Run.
  96. Continue for 200 meters.
  97. Bike northeast on Creamery Run.
  98. Continue for 50 meters.
  99. Bike northwest on Creamery Run.
  100. Continue for 40 meters.
  101. Bike southeast on Vermont Route 100 North.
  102. Continue for 200 meters.
  103. Bike southeast on Vermont Route 100 North.
  104. Continue for 100 meters.
  105. Bike north on Sap Boiler.
  106. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  107. Make a sharp right to stay on Sap Boiler.
  108. Continue for 100 meters.
  109. Bike south on Sap Boiler.
  110. Continue for 90 meters.
  111. Bike south on Sap Boiler.
  112. Continue for 80 meters.
  113. Bike east on Marsh Brook Connector.
  114. Continue for 50 meters.
  115. Bike east on Marsh Brook Connector.
  116. Continue for 40 meters.
  117. Bike south on Earl's Trail.
  118. Continue for 30 meters.
  119. Bike south on Earl's Trail.
  120. Continue for 60 meters.
  121. Bike south on Earl's Trail.
  122. Continue for 300 meters.
  123. Bike southwest on Earl's Trail.
  124. Continue for 300 meters.
  125. Bike southwest on Earl's Trail.
  126. Continue for 70 meters.
  127. Bike southwest on Valley of the Ferns.
  128. Continue for 20 meters.
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