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Thrust Fault Trail

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Thrust Fault Trail

Name: Thrust Fault Trail
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Rock Point

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Location: Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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1. Rock Point – Thrust Fault Trail loop from Lakewood

6.47km

01:42

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rock Point loop from New North End

8.80km

02:19

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rock Point – Lone Rock Point loop from Lakewood

4.99km

01:20

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

December 20, 2024

The Thrust Fault Trail is located in the Rock Point area of Burlington, Vermont. This trail is rated as easy, making it suitable for hikers and trail runners of varying skill levels, and leashed dogs. The trail offers visitors an opportunity to explore the Champlain Thrust Fault, a significant geological feature where older Cambrian rocks have been thrust over younger Ordovician rocks. This fault extends from Canada south to the Catskill Plateau in New York, with an estimated displacement of 35 to 50 miles. Along the trail, hikers climb steadily for a little over 1,000 feet, observing the distinct layering of the Dunham Dolostone atop the Iberville Shale, and taking in great views of Lake Champlain and diverse plant species.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

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1. Rock Point – Thrust Fault Trail loop from Lakewood

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