Jeep Trail

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Open August through April, this trail allows viistors to explore along the Missiquoi river delta where it flows into Lake Champlain

Trail Activity

Length

3.00 miles, One Way

Difficulty

Easy

Town

Swanton (VT)

Surface

Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder

Pets

Permitted on leash

Fees

Details

Description

Walk quietly and you may see a deer, mink or osprey within the peaceful floodplain forest. Great blue herons wade along the shoreline looking to snack on fish, frogs, and tadpoles. Watch your step—and save a leopard frog!

The Jeep Trail is only open August through April in order to protect nesting bird habitat.

Other Information

Rules and Regulations -

The refuge is a day use facility only and does not allow overnight camping.
Pets must be leashed and under the control of the owner while on the refuge.
The refuge is closed from dusk until dawn unless otherwise permitted by refuge manager.
This trail is closed during deer rifle and muzzleloader hunting season

Trail Manager

For more information, contact:

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
29 Tabor Road
Swanton, VT 05488
Phone: 802-868-4781
missisquoi@fws.gov
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Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces

If you have to step off the trail, step onto a rock or soil. Avoid stepping on fragile vegetation.

Directions

Trailhead Information

From Swanton, head northwest on VT-78 for 3.4 miles. Louie's Landing boat launch and parking area will be on the right. To get to the trail, walk up the gated gravel Mac's Bend Road for one mile to Mac's Bend boat launch. The Jeep Trail leaves from the boat launch parking area.

Mac's Bend Road is open to traffic September through December.

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