Colchester Causeway Trail
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Vermont · chittenden County

Colchester Causeway Trail

Lake causeway route with expansive water views and open skies.

Rating
Length
4.4 mi
Difficulty
1
County
chittenden

About This Trail

A unique 3-mile causeway extending into Lake Champlain on the historic 1899 Rutland Railroad railbed, with expansive open-water views and unobstructed skies on both sides. The crushed-stone path connects to the Island Line Trail and seasonal bike ferry for an unforgettable walk over the lake.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.5555925, -73.2983737

Getting There

From Burlington, take US-2 north through Winooski to Colchester. Turn left onto Colchester Point Road, then left onto Mills Point Road. Park at the Causeway Park lot at 781 Blakely Road in Colchester.

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