Jeep Trail

Open August through April, this trail allows viistors to explore along the Missiquoi river delta where it flows into Lake Champlain
Trail Activity
Walking Snowshoeing Ungroomed cross-country skiing
Length
3.00 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Swanton (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone/Cinder
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

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

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

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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Safety
Hunting Season Closure
November 1 – December 15
This trail is closed for general use during deer rifle and muzzleloader season.
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