Trail Overview

A very well-maintained fire service road that follows the boundary of the bread loaf wilderness in the Green Mountain Forest. There are many amazing off-grid camping spots with some amazing views. This out-and-back road crosses mountain streams with good bridges and solid road surfaces. Verizon has zero services; it is in a remote section of Vermont, so don't count on cell coverage. A great location to base for exploring the bread loaf or if you just want a killer campsite for the night.

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Difficulty

Easy driving but care should be taken as there is active logging in places so road conditions can change. A chain saw for blow downs will help with access

Technical Rating

Traci Gates

Aug 23, 2025

Open

Amazing trail, easy ride. Few people dispersed camping. Views are breathtaking.

Peter Coronato

Aug 09, 2025

Open

This trail offers an incredible escape into the mountains of Vermont. The trail is very well maintained, and frankly would be doable with most cars. There are numerous camp spots along the road that offered some pretty incredible views. We were lucky enough to score the best camp spot for the full moon viewing. Definitely stopping by here again the next time I’m up in Vermont.

4x4 Bee

Jul 13, 2025

Open

James w

Aug 13, 2024

Open

There were a few trees down towards the end but we cut them up

Andrew King

Jul 24, 2024

Open

Well maintained gravel.

Adam Safford

Jul 04, 2023

Open

Taylor W.

Jun 25, 2023

Open

Jacob Saslow

May 26, 2023

Open