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Walk on a narrow causeway surrounded on both sides by Lake Champlain. The full path is 15 miles and goes as far as Burlington, but you can only go about one mile from South Hero by foot alone; there is a small gap that requires taking a ferry, which is available seasonally.
The Island Line Trail, also known as the Island Line Rail Trail or Colchester Causeway, is a 14.4-mile (23.2 km) rail trail located in northwest Vermont. It starts near Oakledge Park (Burlington) and comprises the Burlington Bike Path (Burlington), Airport Park and Causeway Park (Colchester), and the Allen Point Access Area. The causeway portion of the trail extends out into Lake Champlain. The trail is relatively flat, and its surfaces include a mix of paved/cement, gravel, and gravel/crushed stone. The trail follows the route of the Island Line railroad, built by the Rutland Railroad in 1901.
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A very short drive from South Hero. Open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend it offers a big sandy beach along with a snack stand and volleyball courts. On-site lodging is also available for the weekend.