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United States VT-17 Difficulty: 9/10

Appalachian Gap (VT-17 Baby Dragon)

Nicknamed Vermont's Baby Dragon. An 18% grade climb ascending past the Mad River Glen ski area featuring relentless switchbacks and an off-camber tight crest right turn at the Long Trail crossing where riders park at the iconic wooden bench overlook.

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Distance
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km total run
Turns
Turns
105
5.7 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
2,365 ft
App Gap Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 9/10
3D Vector Trajectory
CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Waitsfield, VT End: Bristol, VT
Elevation Profile 570 – 2,365 ft
SUMMIT 2,365 FT
App Gap Summit
Apex Density Index 5.7 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Profile Powersports ~85 mi
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Woodstock Inn Brewery ~57 mi
North Woodstock, NH

The premier motorcycle social hub of the White Mountains, situated at the western entrance to the Kancamagus Highway. A sprawling former 1890s railroad depot converted into an energetic 37-barrel craft brewery, buzzing with touring and dual-sport riders coming off Franconia Notch.

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Start Point Waitsfield, VT 44.1895, -72.8243
Summit / High Point App Gap Summit 2,365 FT Summit
End Destination Bristol, VT 44.1334, -73.0784
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Appalachian Gap (VT-17 Baby Dragon)? ▼

Appalachian Gap (VT-17 Baby Dragon) spans 18.5 miles and packs approximately 105 curves (5.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 570 ft - 2,365 ft (App Gap Summit) and technical rating 9/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Waitsfield, VT (Latitude 44.1895, Longitude -72.8243) and finishes at Bristol, VT (Latitude 44.1334, Longitude -73.0784).

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