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Burlington Bike Path
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Converted from the Central Vermont Railway to a bike path in the 1970s, this easy trail crosses through beaches and parks and offers great views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks and the city.
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Joanie C
9 contributions
Best of Burlington
Jun 2022
This was one of the best bike paths I've ever been on. Just amazing views and we had the perfect weather. I will say if the weather isn't good you won't be able to enjoy it as much. The path is well kept and if you're lucky enough to get the ferry, the team of workers are like a comedy routine. They accept donations and worth it. Plenty of bathroom stops and places to sit and take in the view. We did 27.1 miles- it's not a loop so you can stop and turn around at any point. We started at hero island and went to Burlington then turned around. Plenty of parking. We say people swimming and places to eat but we packed our own. We had mountain bikes and we saw others with hybrids and road bikes. It's a must do- plenty of people walking and running.
Written July 3, 2022
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Nancy S
South Berwick, ME208 contributions
Great walk or bike ride
May 2022 • Friends
Walked the bike trail but next time here will rent an electric bike readily available with access at various locations. The walk is extremely enjoyable along Lake Champlain looking over the glass still waters and the beauty of the mountains. A park on one side can be had for lunch, walking your dog or eating and sitting on the large swings available throughout your bike ride or walk. Highly recommend the adventure!
Written May 4, 2022
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barrynola
new orleans usa86 contributions
Unique experience
Jul 2021
The old Burlington Northern rail line has been converted into a walking/bike trail that runs south through the city of Burlington and (even more fun) north to the Causeway - a gravel packed trail perfect for biking that leads all the way to South Hero Island. A unique part of that journey is the bike ferry which allows you to cross a 200 foot ‘cut’ in the Causeway for boat passage. The people operating the ferry are very friendly and helpful - loading the bikes on board, etc. You don’t have to go all the way, you can turn around at the ferry terminal, about a 20 mile round trip from Burlington. Highly recommended!
Written July 13, 2021
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Bden99
Manchester, NH1,192 contributions
Great Scenic Ride
Aug 2021 • Solo
This is a fun trail to ride. It passes a number of parks and runs along the lake for long stretches. There are currently a couple detours due to construction on the southern portion, but they are well signed and easy to follow. We rode from the southern end at Oakledge Park and rode up to the bike ferry. The surface is paved for much of the ride then turns to dirt. There were a couple spots that were very wet but not too difficult to get around. The most challenging part was the causeway because of the brisk winds on this day.
Written August 3, 2021
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA1,463 contributions
A Burlington Highlight
May 2022
The Burlington bike path is only 10 miles long, but it is noteworthy for its spectacular Lake Champlain views, first as you ride along a waterfront park and then as you ride on a causeway that used to be a railroad three miles out into the Lake, which produces spectacular panoramic views that you'd otherwise need a boat to get. About 2/3 of the trail is paved and the other 1/3 is tightly-packed gravel. You could make it on a road bike, but the hybrid I rented was ideal. The trail itself is mostly flat - I rode the entire trail using the middle 8 gears of the 24-speed bicycle.
Written May 31, 2022
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Bob L
4 contributions
Dangerous bike path
Aug 2021
The bike path is a very dangerous bike path. Some bikes are going 30 mph or more.
Nothing will be changed until someone is hurt or killed. I have quit walking on it as it
Is very dangerous. The bike path needs speed limits. It also needs all bikes to stop and walk across all roads
Written August 12, 2021
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Carrie C
Williston, VT3 contributions
Ride to the Champlain Islands
Jul 2022
We LOVE this bike trail! Starting at Airport Park, ride the trail north to the causeway and then out across Lake Champlain…the views are spectacular! Take the bike ferry across the “cut” and the trail continues to South Hero..the first of the islands. Tool around South Hero and get some lunch and a creemee. It’s a beautiful day!
Written July 9, 2022
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Steven G
Asheville, NC238 contributions
A Very Civilized Walk on Water
Aug 2021
We walked this on a warm sunny clear afternoon and boy was it worth it. Made up of giant blocks of marble pulled from nearby quarries, this was a causeway for a now abandoned railway.

Views across Lake Champlain of the Adirondacks are stunning. Even on a Sunday afternoon it was not terribly crowded and the interaction between pedestrians and bicyclists was quite civilized and polite.
Written August 30, 2021
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snoozermoose
Boston, MA161 contributions
The most beautiful bike path
May 2022 • Couples
My husband and I are avid cyclists and couldn't wait to bike this path. We did the whole thing and back minus the start from South Hero (we tried but were dismayed to find that the ferry wasn't running until later in May). It is truly stunning with views of Lake Champlain at your side for much of the path. Once we got to Burlington, there were a couple of dicey detours we had to take due to construction but overall it wasn't bad, and the cars on the main road were respectful. This was our favorite thing we did during our long weekend trip!
Written August 14, 2022
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AC97
Iowa5,353 contributions
Riding Bikes on the Burlington Bike Path
Jul 2021
Great trip! We arrived at approximately 9:30 am and made our way to the entrance of the causeway. Earlier in the day, we rented two bikes from locomotion and transported the bikes via a bike rack to the causeway. The Burlington bike path was fantastic! I highly recommend this excursion for anyone visiting Vermont! The bike path was clean, nicely landscaped and the views were out of this world. The causeway was about 3 miles each way, with multiple places to stop along the way to rest and take pictures. The bike path was slightly crowded when we went, however everyone was super friendly and followed the rules on the road.

Tip: I recommend spending 3 hours here if you want to have a nice relaxing ride on the Burlington bike path.
Written August 20, 2021
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