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Barge Canal – Blanchard Beach loop from Burlington

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Barge Canal – Blanchard Beach loop from Burlington

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Barge Canal – Blanchard Beach loop from Burlington

00:57

9.08km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11 m

Burlington Union Station

Highlight • Monument

Burlington Union Station, located on Main Street on the Lake Champlain waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. This Beaux Arts-style building was constructed in 1916 and served as a hub for the Rutland Railroad and Central Vermont Railway. It ceased passenger services in 1953 but resumed its role in July 2022 as the northern terminal for Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express, connecting Burlington to New York City. The station features a single side platform serving both Amtrak and Vermont Railway excursion trains. Today it also houses offices and event spaces. Union Station is also known for its distinctive winged monkey statues added in the 1990s.

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1.10 km

Barge Canal

Highlight • Structure

Burlington's Barge Canal is a fascinating waterfront location, with its basin initially built in 1869 to transport lumber from the northeast. It is now a vibrant wetland ecosystem that supports diverse wildlife, including turtles, ducks, beavers, and frogs. The wetland plays an essential role in filtering some of the city's stormwater runoff, thus contributing to the protection of Lake Champlain. The only visible reminder of the barge canal's industrial past is the circa 1920 steel bascule bridge, also known as the "see-saw" bridge, located at the lake's outlet.

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5.97 km

Burlington Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Burlington Greenway is a great multiuse trail that runs next to Lake Champlain. It is full paved and mostly flat. This section runs through Oakledge Park.

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6.48 km

Blanchard Beach

Highlight • Beach

Blanchard Beach is a stunning sandy beach near Oakledge Park, perfect for anyone looking to soak up some sun and enjoy the outdoors. It is one of two beaches in Oakledge, the other being Oakledge Cove. The beach is close to various amenities, including restrooms, tennis courts, softball fields and picnic pavilions. The Burlington Greenway Path runs right along the beach with picturesque views of Lake Champlain, making it an excellent place to start or end a run any time of the day.

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7.62 km

Burlington Greenway (Lake Champlain Bike Path)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 8-mile paved trail is one of the nicest cycleways in the city, knitting together neighborhoods, shops, restaurants and parks, with great views of Lake Champlain, too.

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9.08 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

2.69 km

670 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

599 m

445 m

375 m

232 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Burlington Greenway

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