BBC TravelSep 6
The US's newest bikepacking trail is pioneering a whole new way to see Vermont
The Heart of the Greens trail threads through Vermont's Green Mountain wilderness, and is the first part of an ambitious bikepacking adventure that will someday span the state.
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- Clear River Inn & TavernRestaurantHigh quality rooms and dining with a local influence and reasonable prices.
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- Heart of the Greens trailTrailRochester, United StatesFirst part of an ambitious bikepacking adventure spanning the state.
- Green Mountain National ForestSightRochester, United StatesNearly 400,000 acres of woods extending in every direction.
- Chittenden Brook campgroundSightRochester, United StatesModern hut with pine siding, glass windows, and wraparound porch.
- Heart of the Greens LoopTrailRochester, United States38-mile bike trail loop, first completed segment of a larger network.
- Maple SoulRestaurantRochester, United StatesFarm-to-table eatery in Rochester serving dishes with maple syrup.
- Spikehorn YurtHotelRochester, United StatesOpen year-round, no running water, has bunkbeds and futon.
- Chittenden Brook HutHotelRochester, United StatesOpen year-round, no running water, has bunks and kitchen.
- VelomontTrailRochester, United StatesFuture bikepacking route through Central Vermont, connected by huts.
- Green Mountain BikesSightRochester, United StatesShop in Rochester encouraging visitors to hire e-bikes.
- The Stable InnHotelRochester, United StatesGuesthouse opened in 2023, Nordic-chic decor, rooftop solar panels.
- Route 100TrailRochester, United StatesRoad used for part of the bikepacking route.
- State Garage RoadTrailRochester, United StatesRoad that transforms into steep gravel on the route.
- PerspirationTrailRochester, United StatesTrail section with a mile of switchbacks.
- Route 73TrailRochester, United StatesSmooth pavement section for cycling.
- Bingo Brook RoadTrailRochester, United StatesQuiet, unpaved road with pastoral scenery.
- Swan's Mill TrailTrailRochester, United StatesTrail section with switchbacks, totaling 12 miles and 2,000ft climbing.
- Tunnel RidgeTrailRochester, United StatesFive-mile-long flow trail with 110 switchbacks.