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Porter Natural Area – Gap in Colchester Causeway loop from Porter Natural Area

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Chittenden County

Porter Natural Area – Gap in Colchester Causeway loop from Porter Natural Area

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Porter Natural Area – Gap in Colchester Causeway loop from Porter Natural Area

01:50

28.8km

130m

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: July 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 5.22 km for 325 m

After 23.5 km for 325 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

296 m

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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2

2.19 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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3

5.09 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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4

5.10 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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5

10.5 km

Allenholm Farm Stand Maple Soda Float

Highlight • Cafe

Allenholm Farm Stand has excellent food. Try the Maple soda, Maple ice cream float. It’s to die for!!!!!

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6

26.0 km

Colchester Causeway

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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B

28.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

11.6 km

1.58 km

1.19 km

630 m

254 m

109 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

10.6 km

3.01 km

1.23 km

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Saturday 25 July

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