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United States VT-73 Difficulty: 6/10

Brandon Gap Highway

Smooth, well-engineered mountain pass carving past the imposing cliffs of Mount Horrid and the Great Cliff overlook. Boasts banked S-turns and rhythmic transitions between Otter Creek and the White River.

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Distance
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km total run
Turns
Turns
76
5.0 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
2,170 ft
Brandon Gap Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 6/10
3D Vector Trajectory
CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Brandon, VT End: Rochester, VT
Elevation Profile 420 – 2,170 ft
SUMMIT 2,170 FT
Brandon Gap Summit
Apex Density Index 5.0 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Ronnie's Cycle Sales ~95 mi
Pittsfield, United States • +1-413-443-0638
Berkshires & Mohawk Trail Hub | Multi-Brand Master Service | Tire Center
Brands: Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM
Profile Powersports ~99 mi
Conway, United States • +1-603-447-5855
Kancamagus & White Mountains Emergency Pit Stop | Tire & Mounting
Brands: Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Polaris, Dunlop, Michelin
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Woodstock Inn Brewery ~72 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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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Brandon, VT 43.7981, -73.0882
Summit / High Point Brandon Gap Summit 2,170 FT Summit
End Destination Rochester, VT 43.8767, -72.8101
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Brandon Gap Highway? ▼

Brandon Gap Highway spans 15.2 miles and packs approximately 76 curves (5.0 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 420 ft - 2,170 ft (Brandon Gap Summit) and technical rating 6/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Brandon, VT (Latitude 43.7981, Longitude -73.0882) and finishes at Rochester, VT (Latitude 43.8767, Longitude -72.8101).

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