Burlington Greenway: short Waterfront Park return
Vermont · Greenway
Walk from legal public waterfront parking to the Greenway. Ride north on the paved main path up to one mile and retrace, yielding at crossings and busy recreation areas.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Burlington · Vermont
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved lakeside multi-use path
- Road crossings
- Walk from legal public waterfront parking to the Greenway. Ride north on the paved main path up to one mile and retrace, yielding at crossings and busy recreation areas.
- Elevation
- Lakeside outing with access ramps, road interfaces and wind; no surveyed maximum slope.
- Starting location
- Waterfront Park public Greenway access, Lake Street, Burlington, VT
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Waterfront Park facility reference; approximate planning point, not a surveyed entrance or parking stall.
Burlington Greenway: short Waterfront Park return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-21. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
Walk from legal public waterfront parking to the Greenway. Ride north on the paved main path up to one mile and retrace, yielding at crossings and busy recreation areas.
Start and parking approach
Start: Waterfront Park public Greenway access, Lake Street, Burlington, VT
Use only open designated public visitor parking. Walk through parking aisles and the final access connection; never use private lots without permission. If no lawful open arrival is available, postpone or arrive by transit/foot.
Distance and route
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Walk from legal public waterfront parking to the Greenway. Ride north on the paved main path up to one mile and retrace, yielding at crossings and busy recreation areas.
Surface and effort
Surface: Paved lakeside multi-use path. Lakeside outing with access ramps, road interfaces and wind; no surveyed maximum slope. No surveyed maximum slope or accessibility certification is supplied.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians, use the signed bicycle/shared-use route, slow at crossings and blind bends, and walk uncomfortable ramps. Authorized maintenance or emergency vehicles may appear. The written route defines the separated portion; nearby roads and unmarked walking or technical trails are excluded. Check current device rules before bringing an e-bike.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and follow current posted park, trail and parking hours. Seasonal facilities and temporary closures can differ. Ordinary access fees were not established in this pass. Obey posted entry and parking terms; rentals, events and other services are separate.
Reviewed October 21, 2026. This does not include the gravel causeway or require the seasonal Bike Ferry. Winter plowing is not a promise of an ice-free surface. Follow posted event and work restrictions. This is source-based planning, not a field inspection or a guarantee of present-day conditions. Stop at closures; do not improvise a traffic-road bypass.
Map location
The marker is a labeled planning reference, not a surveyed parking space, bicycle entrance or navigable route line. Use the written start and current on-site signs for the final approach.