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Route 17 - MAD RIVER GLEN

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jan 31, 2007

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August 1, 2009
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March 22, 2008
This is the most fun road in the Northeast,…
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Written Directions

Start out in the town of Waitsfield and take Route 100 south for a short mile and then get on Route 17 heading west. You'll Pass Mad River Glen ski area. Continue on to the town of South Starksboro (end). About a 15 mile trip.

Scenery

Beautiful country, mountains everywhere...and the twisties, amazing! Along the way you'll pass through the Camel's Hump State Forest.

Drive Enjoyment

Pretty good. They just re-paved a small section that was very questionable, so the road conditions improved greatly. Couple of bumps here and there, but good overall. Watch out for sand around MarchApril.

Tourism Opportunities

Plenty to see. Nice spot at the picnic table. Good resting area up top. Great hiking too.



Photo contributed by a visitor in Jun 09 - "Great road! We made a special trip here from Laconia in 08 and Warrensburg NY in 09. But I do agree - ride within your limits. On our way up the mountain we almost had a collision due to a rider drifting into our lane on one of the turns... "



Photo contributed by a visitor in Jun 09 - "Rt. 17 Ap Gap."

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k1200rs
October 31, 2011
5 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
The only part of this road that is "ride-able" are the lower sections.
The upper where the twisties are is nothing but pot holes, frost heaves and snakes{Someones great idea of "fixing" cracks in the road}
20 years ago when it was fresh pavement, oh boy could you have fun, not now.
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Guest
August 12, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Discovered this road completely by accident June 2009 on Honda Valkyrie. Haven't stopped talking about it since; will return ASAP. Do need to be extremely careful as mentioned and in spring---this can last well into June here---the frost heaves can present a completely different set of hazards and thrills. Husband is still "proud" that he managed to knock my prosthetic leg OFF on this drive. Instead of the "Mad River Glen----Ski It If You Can" bumper stickers of old we should get new ones that read---"Mad River Glen---Ride It If You Dare"
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Guest
May 29, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Route 17, a.k.a. Ap Gap, great ride if you stay in control. We have already had one fatality this year (5-25-09). I have lost count of the accidents I responded to while on the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service on this road. Great ride, but please do not ride beyond your ability.
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