Friends of the Island Line Trail
Vermont's most popular multi-use trail, The ISLAND LINE unites the Burlington Bike Path, the Colchester Causeway, and the Allen Point Access Area in South Hero into a stunning 14-mile trail that travels along, and over, Lake Champlain.
In spring 2011 many sections of the trail were severely damage by Lake Champlains's record flood waters. Friends of the Island Line Trail are soliciting funds to help repair this nationally recognized "Hall of Fame" recreation trail.
Despite the damage caused by spring flooding in 2011, much of the Island Line Trail is still open but due for major repairs starting this summer.
About Friends of the island Line Trail
We are a coalition of the owners and stake holders of the Island Line Trail - City of Burlington, Town of Colchester, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Local Motion, Town of South Hero, Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce, Greater Burlington Chamber of Commerce..
Current News and Updates
Trail Status Quick Summary
5/16/12
BURLINGTON:The work on the Burlington Bike Path in the five areas noted below is now complete. It is anticipated that the trail will remain in this intermediate condition throughout the summer. Permanent repairs will begin in the fall and continue into next spring. (Five areas: just north of Starr Farm Park; adjacent to Lakeview Cemetery; Perkins Pier south to the Barge Canal; and Oakledge Park/Blanchard Beach)
COLCHESTER: Currently open to cyclists to the Law Island Bridge, and to the Cut for pedestrians. Repairs planned for 2012 summer season. Entire trail will be closed during construction.
SOUTH HERO: Currently open for pedestrians. State hopes to start repairs in late summer-early fall 2012. Entire trail will be closed during construction.
THE CAUSEWAY BIKE FERRY: Bike Ferry will not run in 2012. Fund raising underway. Plans to start constuction in fall for ferry service in 2013. Details