Georgia Traverse

The Georgia Traverse cuts a muddy swath through Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest, linking single-track segments that’ll have you picking lines through granite boulders and axle-deep mud holes between Hapgood Pond and Somerset Reservoir. This isn’t your typical fire road cruise — expect to use your winch at Devil’s Washboard and thread the needle through tight hardwood stands where a wrong turn means backing down a quarter-mile of rocky trail.

Tag this as difficult terrain requiring serious ground clearance, skid plates, and aggressive tires. Summer’s the only season that makes sense, but even then you’ll find swamp holes that never dry out. No permits needed, but respect private land boundaries marked along the route. Stock up in Manchester before heading in — cell service dies past the first ridge. You’ll earn bragging rights on one of New England’s gnarliest technical challenges and views across three states from the high ridges.