Alisa's Favorite Route

Cycle the City

Burlington, VT

Challenge Level:
X x
Traffic Level:
X x
Type Of Bike:
Comfort, Hybrid
Distance:
10.5 miles
Terrain:
Bike Path - Some unpaved and local streets
Traffic:
Light
Refreshments:
Restaurants and stores all along the loop
Highlights:
Six parks, three colleges, and countless cultural sites.
Nearby Bike Shops:
Peter Glenn Ski & Sports, 21 Essex Way, Bldg #1, Suite 201, Essex Junction, VT 05452, (802) 872-0080
Maui North Ski & Surf, 31 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (518) 563-7245
Websites:
Lake Champlain Bikeways, South Burlington, VT

Commentary

Cycle the City PhotoCycle the City is a whole new way to enjoy Burlington leading you along spectacular Lake Champlain and the Winooski River and through several historic districts. You will enjoy six parks, three colleges, and countless cultural sites. The ''Cycle the City'' guide describes the past and present of this richly historic and wonderfully vibrant town, including the amenities and services found along the loop. Burlington is the city that wants to be bicycle-friendly, and encourages reduction in vehicular traffic. There's no better way to learn about this living community, and truly appreciate all that Burlington has to offer, than to Cycle the City!

Directions to Start Ride

Loop begins at the lakeside of Union Station.

Mile by Mile

Route Directions - Burlington, Vermont Mile Point
0.0 Loop begins at the lakeside of Union Station. Head north on bikepath along lake.
2.5 Turn R at Leddy Park and leave parking lot.
3.1 Turn R on North Avenue. Stay on sidewalk.
3.3 Cross North Avenue to enter Ethan Allen Park.
3.8 At fork, stay R.
4.3 Cross bridge and turn R onto bikepath.
4.7 Bear L to stay along river (unpaved until Riverside Avenue).
7.6 Cross Riverside Avenue.
8.1 Cross Pearl Street.
8.4 Cross Main Street.
8.6 Turn R on Maple Street.
8.8 Turn L on Willard Street.
9.3 Turn R on Howard Street.
9.7 Turn R on Pine Street.
10.2 Turn L on Maple Street.
10.3 Turn R on Battery Street.
10.5 At foot of Main Street, turn L to end at Union Station.