Roy Marsh Trail

The Roy Marsh Trail runs along the old Island Line Railroad Bed, through the Roy Marsh Wildlife Management Area.
Trail Activity
Walking Hiking Snowshoeing Ungroomed cross-country skiing
Length
1.80 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
South Hero (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

The trail is within the Roy Marsh Wildlife Management Area, owned and managed by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. As a WMA, hunting, fishing and trapping activities are prioritized. Public use of the trail for walking is accommodated as long as users do not conflict with the preservation of fish and wildlife habitat or hunting, fishing or trapping. 

The trail is flat, and varies between 3 and 6 feet wide. The trail is a great place to go birding, and is frequently used by the Audubon Society for spring bird walks. 

VT F&W has a contract with the Town of South Hero to maintain the trail for recreational use. The town organized volunteer work days, in partnership with South Hero Land Trust, to remove downed trees and keep the trail corridor clear. 

Other Information

Hours: dawn to dusk

Dogs: welcome but must be leashed at all times. 

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Town of South Hero website, or contact:

Town of South Hero
South Hero, VT 05486
Phone: (802) 372-5552
townclerk@southherovt.org
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South Hero Land Trust

South Hero Land Trust
PO Box 455
South Hero, VT 05486
Phone: (802) 372-3786
info@shlt.org
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Trail Tips

Leave What You Find
Leave the trail work to the pros: they will add or remove blazes, cairns (stone trail markers), structures, and trail improvements as deemed necessary.
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Trailhead Information

NORTHERN (PRIMARY) TRAILHEAD
From US-2 Northbound, pass the village center and take a left on Tracy Road. The trailhead will be on the left, after the culvert crossing. Please note this parking lot is shared with the town road crew, so park on the left side and keep clear of any gravel or rock piles. 

SOUTHERN (WEST SHORE ROAD) TRAILHEAD
This parking is limited to 1-2 cars. To reach the southern trailhead from the village center, take South Street to West Shore Road and turn right. The parking lot will be on the right, after about 0.6 miles.

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