River Road in Zoar leads to a tunnel. If you have never seen it, when you arrive at the railroad crossing there will be dirt parking lots on both sides of the road and a Railroad bridge over the Hoosac River. Park your bike and follow the tracks to the left. The east portal of the tunnel is there, the tunnel is 4.75 miles long and exits in North Adams.
If you don't like dirt roads, the return trip has two, When you get to route 8 in Hinsdale just stay on 8 to route 20. Upper valley Road, Lower Valley road, and Pluckett Reservoir are all dirt roads, Staying on route 8 will by pass them. But you my miss out some good scenery, especially if you like to see trains climbing mountain grades.
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