Map of the Island Line Trail
Island Line Trail
Island Line Trail
LENGTH:
14 miles
SURFACE:
paved / unpaved
COMMUNITIES:
Burlington, South Hero
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lake Champlain, local parks, Winooski River, Colchester Causeway, Burlington Waterfront
NEARBY TRAILS:
127 Bike Trail
Burlington Bike Trails
RELATED LINKS:
The Island Line Trail is a 14-mile long paved and unpaved pathway that spans from Burlington, across the Winooski River and across a portion of Lake Champlain to reach the south end of Grand Isle. Portions of the trail were constructed along an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The trail goes past the Downtown Burlington area and along the Lake Champlain waterfront and includes the 3.5-mile long Colchester Causeway that juts out into the lake.
The trail offers charming views of the Burlington Waterfront with the marinas, parks and views across Lake Champlain. On clear days, Vermont's Green Mountains can be seen the distance.
Conditions
The Island Line Trail is paved for the southern 7-miles. North of that, the trails has an improved packed gravel surface. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking. There is a gap in the trail at mile 12.5 called "The Cut". To reach the other side, a ferry service is provided in summer months on certain days. Verify locally if the ferry service is available. There is an additional 1.5 mile of unpaved trail to the north of "The Cut" that reaches to Grand Isle.
Points of Interest
The Island Line Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Oakledge Park | Starr Farm Park |
| King Street Dock | Rock Point School |
| Burlington Boathouse | North Beach Campground |
| Burlington Boardwalk | Burlington High School |
| Waterfront Park | Winooski River Bridge |
| Battery Park | Colchester Point |
| Urban Reserve | Airport Park |
| North Beach Park | Colchester Causeway |
| Leddy Park | Allen Point |
End Points
The south end of the Island Line Trail is located at Oakledge Park at the west end of Flynn Avenue in Burlington.
The north end of the continuous trail is located at 2.6 miles along the Colchester Causeway, north of the mainland. This point is known as "The Gap". There is ferry service for crossing the gap on specific days during the summer.
The very north end of the trail system is located at Martin Road on the south end of the Grand Isle.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Island Line Trail in Northern Vermont.
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