See All of Vermont Along SR 100
To many motorcycle enthusiasts, the best riding roads are those that let you see as much as possible along their length. SR 100 in Vermont is certainly among them.
After all, it lets you see all of the Green Mountain State.
Vermont SR 100 is a roughly 210-mile-long stretch of asphalt that traverses the entire state. Its southern terminus is in Stamford at the border of Massachusetts, while the northern end lies a scant few miles away from Canada in Newport.
Riding the road from end to end takes some five hours—if you’re blasting through it with your throttle open the entire time. However, I recommend making this at least a two-day trip so you can admire everything you’ll find during your tour.
SR 100 snakes past gorgeous rural scenery, majestic national and state forests, awesome (in the traditional sense) mountains, charming small towns, and more. The sheer variety of things to see make this one of, if not the best motorcycle road in Vermont.
Not only is SR 100 wonderfully scenic, but it’s also an easy ride. You’ll encounter curves and elevation changes to challenge more technical riders, but the road is overall very manageable for even fresh motorcyclists.
Out of the saddle, this region of Vermont is sure to keep you occupied. Any motorcyclist will enjoy the towns and their cute diners and shops (many of which offer delicious and affordable local products).
For outdoors-oriented riders, this is a real wonderland. Although the ski slopes will be snowless during the riding season, the forests offer excellent hiking routes both long and brief. Meanwhile, the rivers and lakes teem with fish waiting to be caught.
The entire road is paved, so any road-going motorcycle should be able to complete this route. Some of the pavement has been recently replaced, too, as SR 100 went through a reconstruction after being seriously damaged by storms in 2011.
That said, not all sections have received new asphalt, and Vermont’s harsh winters have started taking their toll even on the new pavement. Keep an eye out for tar snakes, forest and farm debris, and wildlife as you navigate the road.
If you haven’t yet gone motorcycle riding in Vermont, get on SR 100. Seeing the entire state over one road is sure to make for an unforgettable ride.
Points of Interest
Green Mountain National Forest
You can’t avoid the Green Mountain National Forest on SR 100, as the road goes through it. Not that you’d want, as the forest is an outdoors enthusiast’s paradise.
Hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and horse or mountain bike riding are all on the table. If you’d prefer not to get off the bike, worry not—numerous byways and roads cut across the forest.