Ferry, Ferry, Ferry!
Get ready for a classic bikepacking overnight that includes not one, not two but THREE ferry rides. We’ll roll out from Burlington and head south through the picturesque towns of Shelburne and Charlotte before boarding our first ferry to Essex, New York. From Essex, we head north along the western shore of Lake Champlain to Ausable Point Campground, where we’ll spend the night surrounded by water, woods, and views of Vermont’s Green Mountains. On day two, we will head north to Plattsburgh, NY and catch our second ferry ride to Grand Isle, Vermont. We’ll ride down the peaceful western edge of the island before making our final ferry crossing on the Bike Ferry back to Burlington.
Note: A small donation helps keep the local bike ferry running—every bit helps keep this special route alive!
You can expect 2 days, 1 night with 90 miles and 4000~ feet of climbing.
Get ready for a classic bikepacking overnight that includes not one, not two but THREE ferry rides. We’ll roll out from Burlington and head south through the picturesque towns of Shelburne and Charlotte before boarding our first ferry to Essex, New York. From Essex, we head north along the western shore of Lake Champlain to Ausable Point Campground, where we’ll spend the night surrounded by water, woods, and views of Vermont’s Green Mountains. On day two, we will head north to Plattsburgh, NY and catch our second ferry ride to Grand Isle, Vermont. We’ll ride down the peaceful western edge of the island before making our final ferry crossing on the Bike Ferry back to Burlington.
Note: A small donation helps keep the local bike ferry running—every bit helps keep this special route alive!
You can expect 2 days, 1 night with 90 miles and 4000~ feet of climbing.
Get ready for a classic bikepacking overnight that includes not one, not two but THREE ferry rides. We’ll roll out from Burlington and head south through the picturesque towns of Shelburne and Charlotte before boarding our first ferry to Essex, New York. From Essex, we head north along the western shore of Lake Champlain to Ausable Point Campground, where we’ll spend the night surrounded by water, woods, and views of Vermont’s Green Mountains. On day two, we will head north to Plattsburgh, NY and catch our second ferry ride to Grand Isle, Vermont. We’ll ride down the peaceful western edge of the island before making our final ferry crossing on the Bike Ferry back to Burlington.
Note: A small donation helps keep the local bike ferry running—every bit helps keep this special route alive!
You can expect 2 days, 1 night with 90 miles and 4000~ feet of climbing.