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Chittenden County

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

Bike touring routes & trails

Chittenden County

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

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(15)

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

01:29

24.6km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.82 km

Malletts Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

8.79 km

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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3

10.7 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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13.6 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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5

13.6 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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6

15.9 km

Colchester Causeway

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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24.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

6.93 km

3.05 km

443 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

11.4 km

177 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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17°C

85 %

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