The way points of this bicycle route:
On-road with narrow shoulder - but great views of the bay.
Coffee Shop and Convenience Store located at this intersection.
Route 7 heading north is busy stretch with relatively narrow shoulder - it's the worse stretch of the entire trip.
Once on Route 2 heading west, shoulder is very wide - although traffic can be somewhat busy.
The big payoff begins - beautiful views of the lake and mountains
Once you take a left on Landon Road, the next 9 miles are on quiet roads with vast views
West Shore Road is a beautiful stretch with numerous views of the lake. The road is quiet and much of it is not paved (but is relatively smooth).
The ferry runs about every 15 minutes (and takes about 15 minutes to cross) -- providing a nice break. There is a snack bar next to the loading dock.
If you follow the main road, there is a bike path on the left side. As an alternate route, take a left on Cumberland Head Rd. which will hug the lakeshore.
Once the Plattsburgh Beach is on the left, there is a bike trail on the left which follows Route 9 South - recommended instead of the road.
Route 9 South is busy with no shoulder. There is a bike trail for part of the distance, after which the sidewalk is recommended.
Once inside city limits, follow the Bike Route signs which are well marked and follow back streets (on-road).
After riding on the streets, there is a well-marked bike trail that goes along the lakeshore with great views.
Back on Route 9 South - occassional traffic but ample shoulder.
Numerous beautiful views of the lake along this stretch of Route 9 South.
Near the top of one of the few hills along Route 9, take left on Plains Road, which is a quiet road.
The home stretch with great views. There are a couple of hills but don't get discouraged - the end is near.
The ferry runs about every hour and 15 minutes. There is a snack bar at the loading dock. The ferry has snacks, hot dogs and beer -- a great way to spend the hour-long cruise back to Burlington.
The patio of the Breakwater Cafe at the loading dock is a great hangout for food and drink.
The final 3 miles follows the shoreline on the Burlington Bike Trail.
Welcome to Bikely, take a step by step tour of this path:
Press Start Tour - then use the navigation buttons below to move along the path.
This route basically hugs Lake Champlain and includes 50 miles of biking and 2 ferry rides (15 minutes and 1 hour, respectively). The route is relatively flat with some rolling hills. Most is on-road but traffic is relatively light except for a few stretches.
Tagged with: Onroad, Smooth, Offroad, Rural, Scenic
