Widow’s Clearing – Goshen, Vermont – Dirt Road Riding

Location: Goshen Road, Goshen, in Addison County. Located within the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, which is part of Green Mountain National Forest.

Google map & directions: Click here for parking and start of ride. Goshen road is off Rt 125 coming from Hancock or Middlebury.

Description: Riding left out of the parking lot, you are on a 2 lane gravel road; in 1.3 miles, turn right onto the road into Moosalamoo Campground, where it becomes a single lane road. In 0.4 miles, just before the campground, take a left onto FR 24B. You can ride this for 1.1 miles to the Voter Brook overlook for beautiful views.

The two lane road has a moderate amount of traffic. Few to no bikers or walkers. Beautiful forested area, with a fresh pine smell. Ride is 6 mile round trip (out and back).

Terrain: Rolling hilly roads,that can be either hard packed dirt or loose gravel depending when last graded.

Parking: Large pull through parking area holds multiple trailers. Rarely do other cars park here.

Notes: Hunting is allowed in this entire area. Riding here during hunting season could involve risk.