Gravel

Eh, what’s up, Doc? So, ya wanna hear about da Jericho/Tigertown/Beaver Meadow ride, huh? It’s a 19.4-mile jaunt with a total climb of 2,074 feet, cooked up by some character named Derek M on April 2, 2023.

Da Lowdown on Da Route:

• Hopson: Start off easy with a 1.3-mile stretch, risin’ just 121 feet at a mellow 0.4% grade.

• Hopson Hop: Things heat up quick with a 0.31-mile climb, tacklin’ 105 feet at a 6.3% grade.

This is a 22.88-mile cycling route with an elevation gain of 1,599 feet.

Route Segments:

1. Bridge to Bump Sprint: 0.38 miles with a 23-foot elevation gain (1.1% average grade).

2. Shaker Gravel North: 2.15 miles with a 52-foot elevation gain (0.3% average grade).

3. Shaker Flats to Crystal Intersection: 1.74 miles with a 56-foot elevation loss (-0.6% average grade).

4. Ibey Grind: 1.97 miles with a 213-foot elevation gain (1.7% average grade).

5. Grafton Pond - Potato Dirt: 3.21 miles with a 410-foot elevation gain (2.4% average grade).

By Vermont Bikepackers

This is a good day ride for those who think they might be interested in tackling the full Filthy "race" route.

Deep rooted in Orange County, VT, this route is rugged. A recommended tire size of 45mm or larger, alongside climbing gears is mandatory for a good time. 

There is a small section of single track (hike a bike for most) on Wrights Mtn, that is well worth the views. This route was built for those looking to get filthy, and doesn't showcase much pavement. 

From Vermont Backpackers

OVERVIEW: A challenging and rewarding mountain bike tour through the pastoral beauty of the Upper Valley. This route takes you south from Woodstock to Mount Ascutney and up and across its broad flank before heading back north. In between, you’ll ramble over hills and into valleys on twisting tree-lined back roads and trails. Farmside views and swooping trails are the primary rewards for the plentiful climbing on this route.