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Blanchard Beach – Barge Canal loop from Red Rocks Park

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Blanchard Beach – Barge Canal loop from Red Rocks Park

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Blanchard Beach – Barge Canal loop from Red Rocks Park

01:20

12.4km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.96 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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2.48 km

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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3.99 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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9.52 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint in Red Rocks Park. This spot overlooks a small beach and has vistas over Lake Champlain.

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10.9 km

Viewpoint

11.7 km

Red Rocks Park

Highlight • Forest

Red Rocks Park is a 100 acre park in South Burlington open for year round use. The combination of pine forests and rocky shoreline is an experience that can't be missed.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

2.20 km

1.16 km

333 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

2.88 km

2.09 km

1.89 km

217 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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30 %

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Blanchard Beach – Barge Canal loop from Red Rocks Park

Burlington Greenway

Blanchard Beach

Barge Canal

Viewpoint

Red Rocks Park

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