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Hazen's Notch Pass

Historic Revolutionary War military road skirting the northern slopes of Jay Peak. Transitions from broken asphalt to hard-packed gravel through sheer granite cliffs, dense boreal forest, and zero commercial footprint.

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Distance
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km total run
Turns
Turns
68
4.6 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,790 ft
Hazen's Notch
Surface
Surface
ADV / Mixed
Difficulty: 7/10
3D Vector Trajectory
CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Montgomery Center, VT End: Lowell, VT
Elevation Profile 980 – 1,790 ft
SUMMIT 1,790 FT
Hazen's Notch
Apex Density Index 4.6 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Moto Folie Montreal ~62 mi
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Woodstock Inn Brewery ~74 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 Montgomery Center, VT 44.8698, -72.6373
Summit / High Point Hazen's Notch 1,790 FT Summit
End Destination Lowell, VT 44.8023, -72.4497
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Hazen's Notch Pass? ▼

Hazen's Notch Pass spans 14.8 miles and packs approximately 68 curves (4.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 980 ft - 1,790 ft (Hazen's Notch) and technical rating 7/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Montgomery Center, VT (Latitude 44.8698, Longitude -72.6373) and finishes at Lowell, VT (Latitude 44.8023, Longitude -72.4497).

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