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Discover routes less traveled

Ride beyond the beaten path

The Lake Champlain Region offers gravel biking adventures for every kind of rider, whether you prefer the pavement, the trail, or somewhere in between. Gravel cycling combines the speed and distance of road riding with the adventure of off-road terrain, taking you onto quiet roads, rugged routes, and scenic stretches less traveled. Explore gravel roads framed by wide-open landscapes, rolling hills, and expansive wilderness, with routes that offer a mix of challenge and scenery for cyclists of all levels.

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Gravel routes for every rider

The Lake Champlain Region offers a variety of trails, providing stunning rides for beginners and experienced cyclists alike. For riders of all levels, the Lewis gravel route is the perfect way to introduce yourself to gravel cycling in the region. This long loop is continually changing, bouncing between unpaved and paved surfaces, climbs and descents, and forests and fields, offering some of the best views and diverse landscapes of the Lake Champlain Region. For intermediate and experienced riders, the Penfield loop offers a unique challenge near the birthplace of modern electricity. Start at the Penfield Homestead Museum and make your way across the region.

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Ride with Gratitude

We invite you to take the Ride with Gratitude pledge and live out the principles that help make our trails accessible and here for good.
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