Cross Vermont Trail – Gold Brook Covered Bridge loop from Preston Pond Conservation Area

United States

Vermont

Chittenden County

Cross Vermont Trail – Gold Brook Covered Bridge loop from Preston Pond Conservation Area

Hard

4.7

(2225)

19,986

riders

Cross Vermont Trail – Gold Brook Covered Bridge loop from Preston Pond Conservation Area

07:55

132km

1,770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Camel's Hump State Park

Mount Mansfield State Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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32.2 km

Cross Vermont Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cross Vermont Trail is a multi-use path that spans the state, connecting communities, crossing rivers, and passing through forests and open fields. It features a mix of gravel and …

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55.8 km

This is a highly walkable town (population about 5,300) that caters to foodies and outdoors enthusiasts. High points include the local shops, restaurants, mountain biking trails and the nearby Waterbury Reservoir, a few miles north of the road.

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74.3 km

Gold Brook Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

So my thumb is in the picture. Don’t let that distract you from the quaint covered bridge just outside of Stowe VT that offers you a picture of the Full …

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83.5 km

The Trapp Family Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful views for those willing to endure the two-mile uphill trek. Nice side-trip off the otherwise pleasant - but somewhat predictable- Stowe Recreational Path. Be prepared to be on your brakes the whole way down.

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87.8 km

Thompson Park Picnic Area & Trailhead

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Thompson Park is home to a parking area, picnic tables, and trailhead for the paved Stowe Recreational Path. The trail leaving from here is wide, smooth, and easy for any skill level.

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89.6 km

Idletyme Brewing & PK Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

A coffee shop and a brewery right across the street from each other! What more can you ask for on a relaxing ride around Stowe? Idletyme Brewing and PK Coffee …

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93.3 km

Lintilhac Park (Stowe Recreation Path Access)

Highlight • Rest Area

Lintilhac Park is a lovely little park behind the Stowe Community Church and is a common access point for the southern end of the Stowe Recreation Path. The Stowe Recreation …

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101 km

Barnes Hill

Highlight • Summit

The trees clear out near the top of 1207-foot Barnes Hill, giving you some nice views of the landscape around you. It's a nice climb to get up here, but …

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132 km

End point

Parking

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