Orange to Brattleboro
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Last edit: 07-01-2020
Route Summary
A great days riding along this one way route through Western Massachusetts and South Vermont. A great combination of scenery and twisty roads.Along which you will find some of the best New England roads and some of the best New England views. The roads and scenery alone make this a 4 star ride
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Duration
5h 19m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
264.06 km
Countries
Mount Greylock Memorial WP38
RouteXpert Review
The day starts in Orange, Massachusetts as you head out of town on the 2a a quick left and you head south towards Lake Wyola (WP3)Arriving in Shutesbury take a right and continue along towards Leverett Pond (WP6)
Head across the Connecticut River (WP8) and then turn right and ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (WP9). Back on the road and it is a quick coffee break at Subway (WP10)
Continue the 116, after passing through Conway look out for one of the covered bridges New England is famous for (WP13) keep riding the winding 116 passing through Ashfield until turning right onto the 112. Trees line the curves as you head north to Shelburne Falls. Here take some time to view the famous potholes in the river (WP19). Continue north on the 112 until taking a right onto the quiet Adamsville Road. Ride the twisting back roads until you meet up again with the Mohawk Trail. This road is a continually curving road that makes it’s way through the Florida State Forest. There are plenty of opportunities to take photographs across the mountain views before stopping for lunch at the Golden Eagle (WP34) while enjoying the views across the valley. Heading down the hillside ride through North Adams before turning left and heading towards Mount Greylock. Ride up the twisting road to the highest point in Massachusetts and take time to visit the Veterans War Memorial Tower and look out across the countryside. 90 miles visibility is possible if the weather is good. $10 to park at the top but the views alone make that feel inexpensive.
Head back down the mountain, back through North Adams and take the 8 heading north. This road is made of long easy curves as it leads you through the surrounding hills. Take a left on the 100 towards Whitingham and pass the huge Harriman Reservoir. Pass through Whitingham and continue north until reaching the Molly Start Trail. Pull over at the Hogback overlook and take in the views (WP49). There is also a chance to visit the Vermont Distillery and see what is on offer. The easy flowing road continues until you reach the Vermont Maple Museum (WP50) where there is never a reason not to buy maple good maple syrup. Follow the road along until you reach the town of Brattleboro and a stop at the Flamingo Diner for a coffee to finish the days riding (WP53)
Salmon Falls WP19
view from Mount Sugarloaf WP9
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