This section, from Waterford to Halfmoon, marks the beginning of the Champlain Canalway Trail. The Trail is the towpath beside the historic Champlain Canal, passing wetlands, woods, and abandoned stone canal locks: it has a stone-dust surface.
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Champlain Valley Trail (Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon)
8,8 km from Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon through alpine terrain and mountains.
Peebles Island State Park
→
Halfmoon
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8,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× ruins
3× monument
1× summit
Old Champlain Canal Lock 7
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Old Champlain Canal Weighlock
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Old Champlain Canal Lock 5
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Waterford Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
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World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Waterford Honor Roll
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Civil War and World War I Waterford Honor Roll
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Prospect Hill
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Champlain Valley Trail (Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon) is 8.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Champlain Valley Trail (Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon) takes approximately 2h 12min to complete.
No, Champlain Valley Trail (Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon. Plan ahead for return transport.
Champlain Valley Trail (Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon) starts at Peebles Island State Park.
Champlain Valley Trail (Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon) is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.