Green Mountain National Forest, Moderate 4x4 trail in Rochester, VT
    Moderate
    Overlanding
    4.5

    Green Mountain National Forest

    Rochester, VTNortheast

    Green Mountain National Forest is a moderate 65+ miles off-road trail near Rochester, VT. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires and is best run May - October. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    Vermont's backbone mountain range offers overlanding through a landscape of covered bridges, maple sugar bushes, and mountain ridges that explode with color each autumn. Class 4 town roads, unmaintained by law, provide some of the most authentic backcountry driving in New England.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    Vermont has more covered bridges per square mile than any other state.

    #2

    The Green Mountains are over 400 million years old.

    #3

    Vermont produces more maple syrup than any other state.

    Length
    65+ miles
    Elevation
    800 - 3,800 ft
    Best Season
    May - October
    Permit
    Not Required
    Covered bridgesPeak foliageClass 4 roadsMountain ridgesMaple country

    🛞 Tires

    required
    All-terrain tires

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    recommended
    4WD capability

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    GPS Coordinates

    43.8812, -72.8134

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