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Colchester Causeway – Colchester/Burlington bridge loop from Allen Point

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Grand Isle County

Colchester Causeway – Colchester/Burlington bridge loop from Allen Point

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Colchester Causeway – Colchester/Burlington bridge loop from Allen Point

01:23

21.3km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 1.91 km for 325 m

After 19.1 km for 325 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.37 km

Gap in Colchester Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

The Colchester Causeway has a 200-foot gap here to allow boats to pass through. In the summer, there is a short ferry that takes you to the other side to complete the trail.

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2.38 km

Lake Champlain bike ferry crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

Here the track is interrupted. But in summer a ferry helps out.

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4.66 km

Colchester Causeway

Highlight • Cycleway

Check ferry schedule in advance. Our ride back against the wind was pretty hard.

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10.5 km

Delta Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Delta Park is a pretty, unique park that is right on the water and accessible via the Island Line Trail (Burlington Bike Path), a popular multi-use trail. There are picnic …

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10.9 km

Winooski River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This cool bridge on the Island Line Trail passes over the Winooski River and offers great views up and down the waterway. This is a pretty wide bridge and is pretty popular for picture taking.

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10.9 km

Colchester/Burlington bridge

Highlight • Bridge

We were looking for a access to the water abs a place to rest. Just before the bridge on the side to Burlington there is a little park, kayak drop, …

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14.4 km

Porter Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

The Porter Natural Area is a 56-acre nature preserve that is made up of wetlands and forests. The Colchester Causeway Trail passes through the preserve and brings you up close with the beautiful landscape.

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16.3 km

Colchester Causeway (Mainland to Ferry)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Also known as the Island Line Trail, the Colchester Causeway is a 13.4-mile gravel path that follows the old Island Line Railroad. It is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists.

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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

3.29 km

1.79 km

630 m

479 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

2.70 km

2.52 km

1.98 km

967 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 22 June

21°C

14°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Gap in Colchester Causeway

Lake Champlain bike ferry crossing

Colchester Causeway

Delta Park

Winooski River Bridge

Colchester/Burlington bridge

Porter Natural Area

Colchester Causeway (Mainland to Ferry)

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