The routes described are some of the better known walks in the
Sugarbush - Mad River Valley. They are also excellent for short
bike rides and running loops. Most are on gravel and/or dirt roads.
The directions assume you are already in the valley.
Plunkton Road Loop - 3.7 miles
Rolling open terrain, offering some of the best views in the valley.
Drive up Brook Rd from Warren Village to the East Warren Store
at the Roxbury Mountain Road four corners. Park here turn right
out of the driveway and walk east on the Roxbury mountain road
for .6 miles. Turn right at the first road. Continue on this road
(Senor or Kathan Rd) for 1.4 miles before turning right again.
Continue for .5 miles turn right at the first intersection and
walk along Plunkton Rd to the East Warren four corners. For an
easy mountain bike ride continue straight along Senor Rd ( here
called Prickly Mountain Rd) for 1.5 miles. Turn right at Elm St.
in Alpine Village to Plunkton Rd and return to the East Warren
four corners.
West Hill - Inferno Rd Loop -5.8 miles
A hilly scenic country road loop offering both wooded and open
sections. Over half paved. Go south out of Warren Village over
the covered bridge, cross Route 100 and up the Lincoln Gap Rd
to West Hill Rd (2 miles). Turn right on West Hill and follow
this road up a long hill, then you will pass Inferno Road on your
left. Bear right and continue to follow West Hill Rd along the
golf course and past Golf Course Road on your left. West Hill
will descend to Route 100. Cross Route 100 and head back into
Warren Village.
East Warren Rd
Spectacular views of the ski areas. Paved and not without traffic,
this is nevertheless, a very popular route to ride, run or walk.
From Waitsfield Village cross the covered bridge and drive 2.7
miles to the junction of East Warren Rd and Waitsfield Common
Road parking here. The distance to East Warren is 3.4 miles.
Waitsfield Common to East Warren Rd 2.7 miles
An easier version of the above and more suited to walking is the
unpaved road from Waitsfield Common to the East Warren Road. From
Waitsfield Village go across the covered bridge bear left at the
fork and go up the hill to Waitsfield Common cemetery (approx
1 mile). Park here. Take the road to the right (south). It will
climb very gently reaching the East Warren Road after 2.7 miles.
Great Views!
North Fayston Loop 4.2 miles
From Waitsfield Village drive north on Route 100 approximately
3 miles. Turn left on the North Fayston Road and drive 2.8 miles
up this road to an old cemetery. Park here. Continue up North
Fayston Road for about 1.3 miles, bear left at the four corners
and proceed another 1.3 miles before turning left again and descending
through the woods back to your car. This is moderately hilly terrain
and will take about 2 hours. This upper basin is a remote area
offering some completely different vistas. Good mountain biking.
River Road to Moretown - 4 miles
A mile north of Waitsfield Village turn right into the pines rest
area and park at the junction .8 mile further on. Turn left over
the covered bridge and walk along River Road. It parallels the
Mad River to Moretown and is a lovely peaceful walk.