Great Eddy Covered Bridge – Pine Brook Covered Bridge loop from Waitsfield
Great Eddy Covered Bridge – Pine Brook Covered Bridge loop from Waitsfield
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Great Eddy Covered Bridge – Pine Brook Covered Bridge loop from Waitsfield
02:10
31.0km
700m
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: June 9, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.98 km
Great Eddy Covered Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
10.5 km
Pine Brook Covered Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
31.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.9 km
11.3 km
2.32 km
1.44 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
20.7 km
6.96 km
1.89 km
1.46 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (570 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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Description
If you're looking for a challenging and deeply rewarding gravel biking experience through classic New England scenery, the Great Eddy Covered Bridge – Pine Brook Covered Bridge loop from Waitsfield is a difficult 19.2-mile (31.0 km) route that packs 2283 feet (696 metres) of climbing into roughly 2 hours and 10 minutes. This Waitsfield gravel biking route offers a quintessential Vermont adventure, perfect for riders with good fitness who appreciate historic landmarks and varied terrain.
What to expect on Great Eddy Covered Bridge – Pine Brook Covered Bridge loop from Waitsfield
This loop takes you on a journey through the heart of the Mad River Valley, where you'll encounter a mix of well-maintained dirt roads, some paved sections, and potentially more rugged Class 4 unmaintained roads. You'll pass through picturesque villages, active farms, and dense forests, with sweeping views of the Green Mountains. The highlight of the route is undoubtedly the two historic covered bridges: the Great Eddy Covered Bridge, built in 1833, and the Pine Brook Bridge from 1872. Expect rolling hills and significant elevation changes, with some sections being quite steep, demanding good fitness and a gravel bike with wider tires for stability.
Planning your visit
While the dirt roads in Vermont are often described as
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