Vermont route stop · Vermont 100

Mad River Valley

covered bridges and classic Vermont villages

Featured driveVermont Route 100
StateVermont
Drive length~200 miles
Trip timefull day to a weekend

Mad River Valley is one of the places Roamward flags on the Vermont Route 100 because it gives the drive its texture: covered bridges and classic Vermont villages. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.

How it fits the drive

The Vermont 100 runs Stamford → Newport, VT. The spine of the Green Mountains.

Nearby route stops

  • Waterburyhome of the Ben & Jerry’s factory (Vermont 100)
  • Granville Gulfa forest reserve with the Moss Glen Falls (Vermont 100)

This is a route-context guide, not a canonical Roamward check-in yet. Save the full route from its route guide. Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.

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