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Middlebury Falls – Pulp Mill Covered Bridge loop from Middlebury

Middlebury Falls – Pulp Mill Covered Bridge loop from Middlebury

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3.1

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Middlebury Falls – Pulp Mill Covered Bridge loop from Middlebury

01:50

29.7km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 528 m for 59 m

After 653 m for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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717 m

Middlebury Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Middlebury Falls is a unique 20 foot waterfall on Otter Creek right in the center of this picturesque New England town. You get great views of the falls from this spot on a bridge on Main Street. You can also see the ruins of the old Powder House to the lefthand side of the falls. While they are beautiful all year round, Middlebury Falls are particularly interesting in the winter when they partially freeze over.

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775 m

Main Street

Highlight • Settlement

The historic main street of Middlebury offers a quintessential small New England town experience. Unique local shops, art galleries, and restaurants in historic brick buildings line the street. Don't miss the opportunity to admire the beautiful white-steepled church and the picturesque town green.

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3.17 km

Trail Around Middlebury (Western Segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Trail Around Middlebury is a unique, 18 mile loop that, as the name indicates, traverses around the entire town of Middlebury, Vermont. This particular segment of trail on the western side of town is also known as the Jackson Trail and is a part of the North Country National Scenic Trail. As you hike alongside a small creek, you get fantastic views of the town of Middlebury and the foothills of the Green Mountains to the east.

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28.7 km

Pulp Mill Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Pulp Mill Covered Bridge is a historic wooden bridge just north of downtown Middlebury. Also known as the Paper Mill Covered Bridge, this bridge a great example of New England's covered bridges. Built in the mid-19th century, it spans Otter Creek and is a popular spot for photography and sightseeing. Covered bridges are an iconic part of New England's landscape and history. They were once a common sight throughout the region, as they provided a way for travelers to cross rivers and streams in all seasons. While many of the original bridges have been lost to natural disasters and modernization, there are still over 100 covered bridges in Vermont today.

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29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

2.46 km

980 m

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

12.7 km

239 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 21 July

24°C

18°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Main Street

Trail Around Middlebury (Western Segment)

Pulp Mill Covered Bridge

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