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Route 100: Hancock to Waitsfield, Mad River Valley, Vermont
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Route 100: Hancock to Waitsfield

VT 100 · Hancock → Waitsfield

Leisurely21 mi30 min900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,400 ftOne way
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The drive

Vermont Route 100 runs the length of Vermont, and this 21.1-mile piece goes north from Hancock to Waitsfield in about 30 minutes. It starts in Granville Gulf Reservation, a 1,171-acre state reservation on either side of a six-mile stretch of Route 100, then enters the Mad River Valley and passes through Warren.

Moss Glen Falls is the stop in the gulf: an 80-foot waterfall reached by a short walk off Route 100. The reservation also protects a 20-acre old-growth stand of red spruce and hemlock. Former governor Redfield Proctor Jr. donated the first 900 acres to the state in 1928.

Route 100 runs along the eastern edge of the Green Mountain National Forest for much of its length. Warren and Waitsfield are resort towns in the valley.

Along the way

  1. Hancock (VT-125)
  2. Moss Glen Falls
  3. Waitsfield
Elevation
900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,400 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • Moss Glen Falls is a short walk from Route 100, not visible from the car.
  • The road is gently curved the whole way, with about 900 feet of climb.
  • Check New England 511 for closures and roadwork before you go.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check New England 511: Vermont road conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long is Route 100 from Hancock to Waitsfield?

The drive is 21.1 miles and takes about 30 minutes.

Where is Moss Glen Falls on Route 100?

In Granville Gulf Reservation, an 80-foot waterfall reached by a short walk off Route 100.

What is Granville Gulf?

It is a 1,171-acre state reservation on either side of a six-mile section of Route 100, and it includes an old-growth spruce and hemlock stand.

Is Route 100 between Hancock and Waitsfield twisty?

No. It is mostly gentle curves.

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