By Ralph Kucharek
We live in a bounty of biking options. The Burlington area boasts bike path and trail networks that can bring you quite literally across Lake Champlain and on top of mountain ridges, all within thirty minutes of each other. Luckily, bikes have never gone out of style as a tried and true way to experience our local surroundings and our community is playing to its strengths. It has never been easier to navigate the City of Burlington thanks to planBTV and navigation applications like Strava and Trail Finder are making it much easier to find your next favorite route in Chittenden County. Whether you’re a complete beginner or part of the million miles pedaled club, we’ve got some options below to help with your next ride.
We hope this short guide makes your next biking adventure easier and you find fresh, perspective on recreating in Vermont. Make sure to wear a helmet, ride within your abilities, and watch out for traffic.
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We live in a bounty of biking options. The Burlington area boasts bike path and trail networks that can bring you quite literally across Lake Champlain and on top of mountain ridges, all within thirty minutes of each other.
Lake Champlain is quite noticeable, positioned to the west of Burlington and situated along the Vermont and New York border. This majestic lake has played a significant role in history, and now an equally significant role in our everyday lives. Here are a few ways to access Lake Champlain during your trip to Burlington