Trail Overview

Located in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest this short trail bypasses a section of Scenic Route 100 north of Pittsfield. A fairly narrow and sometimes muddy section of a few miles is back-ended by a smooth well maintained gravel road. There are some slightly off-camber sections, but nothing too serious. You'll probably also encounter a bit of mud depending on recent weather patterns - the largest mud hole is located near the section of the road where it intersects MTB trails marked by small mountain bike signs attached to trees. In this section 4WD is definitely a big help. There are also a number of slightly rocky sections so higher clearance is a plus but most vehicles should be able to make it without too much drama.

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Difficulty

Pretty easy other than a few off camber sections, some rocks, and mud

Technical Rating

Fielding Essensa

May 16, 2026

Open

Wet but no problem passing through.

Nico Q

Nov 26, 2025

Open

The road was slightly slippery after the rain, 4Runner handled it easily. Be careful of potholes and slopes, and don't drive too fast.

Danny Modzelewski

Oct 01, 2025

Open

Dusty_ Fenders

Oct 01, 2025

Open

Few ruts and rocks (softball to a bit larger). Broken metal culvert with sharp edges about 1/3 way down the trail that’s going to destroy a tire at some point. Nice trail to enjoy…visiting from GA.✌🏼

Dave Collyer

Aug 10, 2025

Open

Nice ride…. Prob should have aired down for a smoother ride but it was a short trail. Perfect path from Rochester to the Clear River Tavern!!

Josue Martinez

Apr 19, 2025

Open

Isaac N

Apr 17, 2025

Open

some parts of the trail were fairly muddy. one tree is squished in the mud across the trail but easy to crawl over with stock 4x4. watch out for rocks in the mud.

Josué Rojas

Sep 15, 2024

Open

Owen Dudley

Aug 13, 2024

Open

There was one big log in the middle of a section, and I couldn’t move it nor did I bring a saw of any kind so I couldn’t get it. There were a couple muddy spots, and a couple big ish puddles, and at the end there was a fallen tree someone had chopped off (just big enough for my car) really fun though!

Jacob Saslow

Mar 04, 2024

Open

Carolina Overland Experience

Dec 26, 2023

Open

Pretty easy to transverse with any stock 4x4. A tree had fallen I moved what I could. Part of it is still hanging across the trail but if you’re under 8ft or so you should be fine getting through.

Andrew Tavares

Oct 07, 2023

Open

Bill Moon

Sep 22, 2023

Open

Jordan Milton

Sep 04, 2023

Open

David Carnes

Jul 26, 2023

Open