Take a day long ride through some of the most remote paved roads in the whole park. View dozens of ponds and wetlands, cross several headwaters, and see some historic mining and farming areas.

How to get there

Recommended to be taken south, moving to the west, to take advantage of the down hill grade as Route 4 joins Route 9.

By the numbers

36.3 miles round-trip

Cycling

This route is intermediate with paved roads. The traffic is low. The remote areas have limited services, but some are available in Port Henry, Moriah Center, and Moriah Corners.

Map and turn-by-turn directions on the PDF, and also at the Lake Champlain Bikeways website.

Scenic country between two charming small towns. A great way to visit the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves!

By the numbers

• Distance: 6 miles
• Add 5 miles round trip with a visit to Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, found at the end of Stone Bridge Road. All paved, with some hilly parts.

Cycling

Start at the intersection of Route 9 and Stone Bridge Road. Head west on Stone Bridge Road to visit the caves, 2.5 miles down a pleasant country road. Go south, through Pottersville, from the west, turning right at the giant gray Wells House, to take Olmstedville Road to the town of Olmstedville. Services in Olmstedville and Pottersville.