Alburgh is a region in Vermont's Champlain Valley, situated in Grand Isle County. Its unique geography, surrounded by Lake Champlain on three sides and extending as a peninsula from the Canadian border, creates diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. The area features a mix of shoreline, sand dunes, wetlands, and farmlands, offering varied terrain for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Alburgh offers a range of outdoor activities, with more than…
53
Routes
4.7
(31)
Average rating
310
People visited

4.8
(6)
15
hikers
8.04km
02:03
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
17
hikers
4.66km
01:11
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
hikers
4.59km
01:11
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
7
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(1)
24
riders
48.2km
02:10
190m
190m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
15
riders
42.0km
01:45
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5
riders
43.0km
02:06
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4
riders
47.3km
01:58
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

12
runners
8.47km
00:53
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
14.0km
01:28
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
4.79km
00:30
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
13.6km
01:27
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

7
riders
27.4km
01:38
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
6
riders
43.5km
02:34
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
9
riders
16.9km
00:59
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
16.8km
00:59
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3
riders
42.0km
02:16
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

55.1km
03:03
250m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
29.8km
01:44
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Alburgh offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The region features 50 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.41 stars from more than 4,000 visitors. These activities utilize the diverse landscape of Lake Champlain shoreline, sand dunes, wetlands, and farmlands.
Hiking trails in Alburgh can be found through forests, wetlands, and along the shores of Lake Champlain. Alburgh Dunes State Park offers specific paths like the 'beach road' for exploration. For a comprehensive list of routes, refer to the Hiking around Alburgh guide.
Yes, Alburgh provides easy hiking options suitable for various skill levels. Trails within Alburgh Dunes State Park, such as the 'beach road' path, are generally accessible. The Easy hikes around Alburgh guide details routes with lower difficulty.
Alburgh and the Champlain Islands are known for their relatively flat terrain, making them ideal for cycling. Options include the Alburgh Recreational Rail-Trail and scenic routes along Route 2. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Alburgh and Cycling around Alburgh provide detailed information.
Alburgh offers opportunities for mountain biking. While the region is primarily known for its flat terrain suitable for road and touring cycling, specific trails cater to mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Alburgh guide lists available routes.
Alburgh features diverse natural landscapes including the Lake Champlain shoreline, unique sand dunes, and a rare black spruce bog within Alburgh Dunes State Park. The Mud Creek Waterfowl Area offers serene wetlands, and lush farmlands are also present. These areas provide opportunities for nature observation and outdoor recreation.
The Alburgh Recreational Rail-Trail is a 3.5-mile (5.6-kilometer) route suitable for hiking, cycling, and jogging. It offers a path for exploring the region's landscape. Plans are in place for enhancements to connect the trail from the village to Lake Champlain.
Yes, Alburgh provides well-maintained trails suitable for jogging. These include paths within Alburgh Dunes State Park and the Alburgh Recreational Rail-Trail. The Running Trails around Alburgh guide offers specific routes for joggers.
Outdoor activities in Alburgh are popular on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having explored the region. The 50 available routes have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Alburgh, covering various activities. These include Hiking around Alburgh, Easy hikes around Alburgh, Road Cycling Routes around Alburgh, Cycling around Alburgh, Running Trails around Alburgh, and MTB Trails around Alburgh.
The official website for the Town of Alburgh is www.alburghvt.org. For direct inquiries, the Alburgh Town Office can be reached by phone at (802) 796-3468. These resources provide information on local services and regulations.
Alburgh Dunes State Park is a 625-acre park featuring unique sand dunes and one of the longest natural sand beaches on Lake Champlain. It also protects a rare black spruce bog ecosystem. The park offers scenic hikes and a 'beach road' path for exploring its distinctive landscape and observing wildlife.

