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Barnes Hill – Gold Brook Covered Bridge loop from Preston Pond Conservation Area

Barnes Hill – Gold Brook Covered Bridge loop from Preston Pond Conservation Area

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19,986

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Barnes Hill – Gold Brook Covered Bridge loop from Preston Pond Conservation Area

08:19

139km

1,830m

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: January 26, 2026

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Camel's Hump State Park

Mount Mansfield State Forest

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30.8 km

Barnes Hill

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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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38.2 km

Lintilhac Park (Stowe Recreation Path Access)

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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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54.6 km

Gold Brook Covered Bridge

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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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73.1 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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95.8 km

Cross Vermont Trail

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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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104 km

Catamount Trail Network

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The Catamount Trail Network is the intertwining system of paths at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center. The trails are open to a number of different trail users (no pets), and …

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139 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.8 km

55.5 km

12.5 km

3.77 km

1.73 km

1.53 km

474 m

Surfaces

79.7 km

52.1 km

5.47 km

1.55 km

499 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

29°C

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21 %

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Barnes Hill – Gold Brook Covered Bridge loop from Preston Pond Conservation Area

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