VTHiking

LaPlatte Nature Park Trail

Easy Mountain bikingSkiing
Length
1.3 mi
Climb
170 ft
Time, one way
about 40 min
County
Chittenden
Difficulty
Easyestimated
Terrain
Well marked (T1)
Surface
ground
Segments
4
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Where to park

We haven't confirmed the fee at the lots below yet. Check posted signs when you arrive.

Other access, a short walk away

Walking distances follow the mapped trail network. They are not a route, they ignore slope, and they are not driving directions.

OpenStreetMap grades the footing here as: well-marked trail, no exposure. That describes the ground, not how hard the hike is.

Elevation

290 ft 110 ft
From the low end of the trail to the high end.

Climb, time and difficulty are estimates worked out from the mapped line and USGS elevation data, not measurements or official ratings. Time assumes about 2.5 mph plus an hour per 1,500 ft climbed.

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Management

Official page
https://www.shelburnevt.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/LaPlatte-Nature-Park-4

Other trails nearby

Trail geometry and attributes from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation from USGS 3DEP. Lengths are computed from mapped geometry and are approximate. Safety disclaimer.