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Route 4: Bridgewater to Quechee, Ottauquechee Valley, Vermont
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Route 4: Bridgewater to Quechee

US 4, Woodstock Road · West Bridgewater → Quechee Gorge

Sweeping26 mi40 min800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,200 ftOne way
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The drive

US 4 follows the Ottauquechee River east from West Bridgewater, where this drive starts at Route 100, through Bridgewater and Woodstock to Quechee Gorge. It is 25.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes, with gentle curves and little climb.

Woodstock is the main stop. The village green is bordered by restored Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival houses, and Ladies Home Journal once called Woodstock the prettiest small town in America. Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm, is in the town. US 4 meets Routes 12 and 106 in the village, and Route 12 shares the road with US 4 for about four miles along the river.

The drive ends at Quechee Gorge, which Vermont State Parks calls Vermont's deepest gorge. From viewing points along US 4 the Ottauquechee River is about 165 feet below. The gorge was cut by glacial activity roughly 13,000 years ago.

Along the way

  1. West Bridgewater (VT-100)
  2. Woodstock green
  3. Quechee Gorge
Elevation
800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,200 ft
West BridgewaterQuechee Gorge
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
West BridgewaterQuechee Gorge
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Woodstock is a tourist town, so expect slower traffic around the village green.
  • Quechee State Park charges day-use fees, and day-use hours are 10 a.m. to official sunset.
  • Interstate 89 is reachable at Exit 1 in Quechee, near the end of the drive.
  • Check New England 511 for lane closures or 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 does US 4 from West Bridgewater to Quechee Gorge take?

The drive is 25.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes, longer with a stop in Woodstock.

How deep is Quechee Gorge?

Vermont State Parks calls it Vermont's deepest gorge; the Ottauquechee River is about 165 feet below the viewing points along US 4.

Is there a fee to see Quechee Gorge?

Quechee State Park day-use fees apply. Day-use hours are 10 a.m. to official sunset.

What is there to see in Woodstock, Vermont?

The village green with restored Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival houses, and Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm.

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