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3.33 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.33
16 Reviews

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

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March 22, 2008
This is the most fun road in the Northeast,…
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June 7, 2013
I did this run this past weekend having no idea…
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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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Guest
July 21, 2012
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Overall, this road was a large disappointment. Rode it yesterday, and the technical section in the middle was all frost heaves and ruts/ripples from poor patches, which took all the enjoyment out of it. Further, the technical section is only about 5 miles long. The scenery and terrain was beautiful, yes, but very poor road conditions and short length don't make it a highly recommended road.
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May 19, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Vermont's little Dragon...crazy fun! You have to experience it.
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July 27, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
It's Rt. 17 is a great section of road. It has an amazing decreasing radius turn. You do need to be careful because there is a fair amount of traffic on this road. Gravel and sand tend to spill out onto the road after a rain storm.
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