bikepacking in the kingdom
with so much gravel in the nek, you can ride for days!
suggested multi-day routes
Looking to spend more than just a day riding around or across the Kingdom? Check out some of the following bikepacking routes that offer riders rolling hills, amazing views, and villages with quintessential small town charm. Come explore our communities at a leisurely pace and stay in one of the many amazing campgrounds, hotels, inns, or bed and breakfasts in the region.
Need even more suggestions? Learn about other overnight rides options in the state from the crew at Vermont Bikepackers!
Lacs et frontière
This four-day, bikepacking route starts and ends in Newport, Vermont, and leads riders across Québec’s Eastern Townships on gravel roads and dedicated bike paths, along the shorelines of three major lakes, through a national park, and past village cafés, wineries, and breweries.
146 mi / 234 km (Full Loop)
VTXL
104 miles of this 302 mile loop are in the Northeast Kingdom!
The VTXL starts in Canaan, VT at the Canadian border and takes riders all the way to border with Massachusetts!
Ridges, Rivers & Rails Overnighter
Circumnavigating Groton State Forest, this route takes you through a variety of different Vermont ecosystems including lush forests, swamplands, hilly farmlands, and numerous rivers and lakes. The route links the Cross Vermont Trail, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, and part of the Bayley Hazen Military Road.
75 mi / 121 km (Loop)
the montshire maze
The adventurous 400-mile bikepacking route through the upper Connecticut River basin spans the northern woodlands of Vermont and New Hampshire and runs for over 130 miles through the NEK.
132 miles of this 402 mile route are in the NEK!
VT super 8
272 miles of this nearly 650 mile route are located in the NEK!
The Vermont Super 8 is both a bikepacking route and and event featuring a “Northern and Southern Lobe.” The route gets it’s name from its figure 8 shape. Learn more at the link below.
