Hogback Mountain Loop

by BKClark

A medium-length ride over Hogback Mountain in Vermont. You should be able to make it in under two hours without stops, but there are a few stops that you’re going to want to make. Be prepared for some temperature drops as you ride up near 2,500 feet — it could be as much as 10° colder on the mountain peaks.

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Directions: On US 7, heading north into Bennington, VT, turn right on VT 9, heading east. Follow VT 9 east to Hogback Mountain, where you can turn around and head back west. On VT 9 west, turn left on VT 100 heading south. Turn left on VT 8, heading south into Massachusetts. In North Adams, MA, turn left on MA 2 heading west. MA 2 will take you back to US 7 in Williamstown, MA.

Tips: In Whittingham, VT there is a turn to stay on VT 100, which is normally clearly marked. In case is isn’t: in Whittingham, turn right to stay on VT 100 heading south.

Shorthand: Bennington, VT – US7[N]-> R-VT9[E]-> Hogback Mountain -> L-VT9[W]-> L-VT100[S]-> L-VT8[S]-> North Adams, MA – L-MA2[W]-> Williamstown, MA – R-US7[N]

Ride Details

  • Ride Type: Circular
  • Time: 1:55
  • Distance: 79 mi.
  • Average Speed: 40 mph
  • Road Type: US Hwy, State Routes, County Routes
  • Road Condition: 8–Smooth (a few rough patches).
  • Date Ridden: 6/8/2019
  • Maximum Elevation: 2,500 ft.
  • Traffic Lights: 7
  • Stop Signs: 2

Gas:
Sunoco Williamstown, MA
Cumberland Farms Williamstown, MA
Sunoco Wilmington, VT

Food:
Wahoo’s
Freight Yard Pub & Restaurant

Lodging:
Nutmeg Inn
Wilmington Inn
Old Red Mill Inn
White House Inn

Camping:
Woodford State Park
Molly Stark State Park
Greenwood Lodge & Campsites
Clarksburg State Park

Repair Shops:
Greene’s Service Center Auto Repair

Attractions:
Hogback Mountain
Woodford State Park
Molly Stark State Park
Clarksburg State Park
Natural Bridge State Park

Connections:
Mohawk Trail Loop
Troy-Williamstown Loop