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Colchester Causeway – Porter Natural Area loop from South Hero Island

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Grand Isle County

Colchester Causeway – Porter Natural Area loop from South Hero Island

Moderate

4.7

(8060)

14,852

riders

Colchester Causeway – Porter Natural Area loop from South Hero Island

02:16

36.6km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 13.7 km for 325 m

After 26.2 km for 325 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.2 km

Colchester Causeway

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

21.5 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.

Tip by

23.4 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.

Tip by

31.4 km

Allenholm Farm Stand Maple Soda Float

Highlight • Cafe

Allenholm Farm Stand has excellent food. Try the Maple soda, Maple ice cream float. It’s to die for!!!!!

Tip by

36.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

12.6 km

4.68 km

2.43 km

630 m

304 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

10.8 km

3.17 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 18 August

26°C

17°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Colchester Causeway

Porter Natural Area

Colchester Causeway (Mainland to Ferry)

Allenholm Farm Stand Maple Soda Float

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