NEBDR: 2023 Riding Season Route Updates

Updated September 25th, 2023

September 25th, 2023

UPDATE: New Tracks available for download

An updated version of the NEBDR tracks has been released labeled “NEBDR-October2023“.

This version of the tracks includes some significant adjustments to the track naming, colors, and labels, as well as some routine refinements.

The BDR mission has always been to create adventure routes that are aspirational yet suitable for “intermediate riders on fully loaded adventure bikes”.

As our route development and refinement process has progressed, we have begun to phase-out the “ALT Easier” track portions on some of our routes. These portions will now be integrated into the main route and the more challenging portions will be designated separately as optional “ALT Harder” tracks. This ongoing effort will help standardize our .gpx tracks across all of our routes and deliver a better overall and more intuitive experience for BDR riders.

All former “ALT Easier” portions of this route have now become part of the main route, with the more difficult sections separated as individual “ALT Harder” tracks. This includes all the Class 4-type roads in Vermont in an ongoing effort to make it more transparent to our riders that if you are looking to avoid the harder sections, remain on the main route. If you are looking for more of a challenge, take the optional ALT Harder tracks.
Bypasses have been added for common gate or seasonal closures.
OHV trails requiring permits in Maine have been removed from the track files.
The optional track to Quill Hill Overlook has been revised to take paved/dirt roads suitable for more riders and no longer includes permitted OHV trails.
Other minor adjustments, refinements and bypasses to privately owned land parcels have also been made.
See attached screenshots for reference.
Download the latests version of the tracks HERE

As a reminder, route changes can happen at any time so be sure to always download the latest .gpx file from the BDR website just before your ride. This will ensure you are using the most up to date version of tracks.

Keep in mind that there may be a lag in the updating of the official BDR Butler Maps so the most current .gpx tracks may not always coincide with the map. Updates will always be reflected on the next scheduled map reprint.

Until that time, as you reference these track changes, be mindful that the previous “ALT Easier” portion highlighted on the Butler Map are now part of the main route. The portions of the main route where it diverges from the older ALT Easier tracks, are now designated as ALT Harder tracks.

	NEBDR TRACK GUIDE	NE
	Updated September 25, 2023

SECTION	GPS TRACK NAME	MILEAGE

1	NE1 HancockNY to AndesNY	132
2	NE2 AndesNY to Copake FallsNY	195
2	NE2 ALT Harder – CR3	9.4
2	NE2 ALT Bypass if Gate is Locked	1.2
2	NE2 ALT GAS – Hillsdale	4.5
3	NE3 Copake FallsNY to ReadsboroVT	143
3	NE3 EXT – Mount Greylock Loop	25.5
3	NE3 ALT Harder – Bannis Road	4.5
3	NE3 ALT Harder – West Hill	3.8
4	NE4 ReadsboroVT to BarnardVT	168
4	NE4 ALT GAS – Chester	3.1
4	NE4 ALT Bypass – CR10 Road outage	24.4
4	NE4 ALT Harder – Icebed Rd	4.4
4	NE4 ALT Harder – Colby Pond Trail	24
4	NE4 ALT Harder – Grassy Lane	3.2
4	NE4 ALT Harder – Perry Rd	4.2
5	NE5 BarnardVT to WoodsvilleNH	153
5	NE5 ALT Harder – Mt Hunger	7.6
5	NE5 ALT Harder – Liberty Hill	8.4
5	NE5 ALT Bypass if Gate is Locked	9.7
5	NE5 ALT Harder – Green Rd	2.9
5	NE5 ALT Harder – Taylor Hill	6.4
5	NE5 ALT Harder – Hart Hollow	3.9
5	NE5 ALT Harder – Tucker Mtn	10.7
6	NE6 WoodsvilleNH to GorhamNH	228
6	NE6 ALT GAS – Conway	4.3
6	NE6 ALT Harder – XB411	4.2
6	NE6 EXT – Mt Washington Loop	22
7	NE7 GorhamNH to RangeleyME	176
7	NE7 ALT Harder – Patch Mtn	9.3
7	NE7 EXT – Quill Hill Overlook	22.9
8	NE8 RangeleyME to Canadian BorderNH	67.2
8	NE8 ALT GAS – Young’s Store	5.7
8	NE8 EXT – To Canadian Border Crossing	5.3

July 27th, 2023 – UPDATED September 25th, 2023

*Urgent Update* Severe weather has caused major destruction on the NEBDR

NEBDR Sections 4 & 5

As Vermont continues to recover from the recent flood damage and the road systems are being assessed and repaired, BDR is recommending that all riders download the latest track version labeled “NEBDR-October2023“.
With these new updated tracks, riders can remain on the main route tracks to avoid riding the more difficult class 4 roads, which are now separated in the gps tracks as “ALT Harder” tracks. The class 4 roads in these sections have been heavily damaged – blind washouts, exposed culverts, heavy mud, and sudden drop offs are ever present danger to riders. These roads, for the most part, are unmaintained by local governments and rely on local snowmobile and ATV organizations for help in the repair process.

While some of the main route tracks may have sustained damage as well, keeping to the suggested route will minimize strain on both emergency services and repair crews. This act of courtesy is vital to maintaining a healthy relationship between recreationalists and the local populations/governments. Spending money at the small businesses along the way of our routes is at the foundation of the BDR mission – and now more critical than ever in these areas. Please show your support and always remember to Ride Respectfully so that we remain welcome in these communities.

Stay safe, and as always, be sure to check here for more updates.
Download the latest version of the NEBDR tracks HERE

Special thanks to David Mailhot Tanguay for the photos and recon on these Class IV sections.

August 17th, 2023

Washout on Potter Rd (Section 4)

NEBDR Section 4

There is a washout on Section 4 near Wardsboro, VT and we recommend a bypass at this time:

To bypass this portion while heading south to north on the route:
Remain on Highway 100 to the twon of Wardsboro
Turn Right on S. Wardsboro Rd to rejoin the tracks at the junction of Potter Rd and Newfane Rd
Total bypass length: 7.1 mi