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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

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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

A

Start point

Parking

1

16.2 km

Colchester Causeway

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

2

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.

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3

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

4

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!!!!!

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B

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

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

12°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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