Huck_It_Baby
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Can anyone tell me if VT Rt 17 closes in the winter through the Appalachian gap?
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From Burlington to SB or MRG it's good. In fact MRG is near the top of the gap, no need to go to 100. Same thing for SB, no need to go to 100, take the German Flats road. One word of caution though, it is steep & curvy & can be difficult to navigate during inclement weather. Besides Lincoln Gap (which is closed winter) I'd say it's the toughest gap in the Greens. For going to K I'd just go south on 7 to Rutland then on 4 over. There is a shortcut just before Rutland (Post Road) that would take you over to 4 without going into Rutland. Otherwise going to K I'd choose Middlebury Gap over the Appalachian Gap to get to 100. I think (not sure) 116 would be the road to take to either A Gap or M Gap driving down from Burlington (7 would also get you there).
From BTV to MRG/SB it is a good route in good weather. You can get to it via Huntington....either by going from Hinesburg or Richmond. The roads can be pretty bumpy with frost heaves, and there is not much traffic, but it is a change of pace from the 89/2/100 route to the MRV.
The vast majority of people I know who ski MRG from Burlington go through Huntington. Its not a big deal at all. Take 116 through Hinesburg...3-4 miles south of Hinesburg go left on Hinesburg Hollow Road. Follow to end. Turn right on Main Road and it brings you right to 17. Easy Peasy. OR go to Richmond and take the Huntington Road/Main Road to Route 17.
The vast majority of people I know who ski MRG from Burlington go through Huntington. Its not a big deal at all. Take 116 through Hinesburg...3-4 miles south of Hinesburg go left on Hinesburg Hollow Road. Follow to end. Turn right on Main Road and it brings you right to 17. Easy Peasy. OR go to Richmond and take the Huntington Road/Main Road to Route 17.