Alburgh Dunes State Park brings together a beach, swimming, and watercraft rentals in Alburgh. To get a sense of the area, it is also worth looking at the different routes: some descriptions refer to a path in the park, others to a cycling loop or a longer trail to the Lake Champlain shore in East Alburgh.

Beach and Water at the State Park

The park covers 625 acres and became a state park in 1996. It offers swimming at one of the longest beaches on Lake Champlain. You can rent boats and stand-up paddleboards in the park. This means swimming and two different rental options are part of the same destination; if you are planning time by the water, you can choose between the beach and activities with a boat or paddleboard. The route known as the “beach road” in the park is about 1.25 miles long. This makes the “beach road” quite different in scale from the longer local routes.

Routes with Different Layouts

The main route of the Lake Champlain Bikeway runs along Route 2 through Alburgh. Another clearly defined option is the 5.8-mile cycling loop: it lies entirely in Alburgh and follows the “beach road” parallel to the lakeshore through the state park. These two descriptions refer to different types of routes: a main route through Alburgh and a cycling loop that runs entirely within the area.

The Alburgh Rail Trail offers a different kind of route. It is 3.5 miles long and follows an abandoned railroad corridor. The trail passes through gently rolling terrain and farmland, as well as the Mud Creek State Wildlife Area, before reaching the shore of Lake Champlain in East Alburgh. Compared with the 5.8-mile loop, the Rail Trail is defined by its former railroad corridor and its route to the shore in East Alburgh. This means the two longer routes differ not only in length but also in layout.

Golf, Events, and Winter Activities

Alburgh Golf Links is a public golf course on Route 129 in Alburgh. For a winter activity, Sno Springers offers 33 miles of snowmobile trails in Alburgh. These add further options with their own distinct focus to the beach and route offerings.

The annual Crops and Soils Field Day takes place at Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh. The 2026 event program included a guided morning tour of the farm. If you would like to plan a trip around this event, check the dates for the relevant year.

The New England Via Vermont includes a Civil War Museum in Alburgh. The museum has seasonal closures; take them into account when planning a visit.

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