Niquette Bay State Park


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Niquette Bay State Park Colchester, Vermont		Directions and Park Information:
For Walter Poleman of the ecological planning program at the University of Vermont, the most important thing he does for his class is to choose the best area for his students to study. "I can't emphasize enough what a great natural history site it is," he says. Established in the 1970’s by the State, the park gained an additional 290 acres in 2000 when the Lake Champlain Land Trust acted to protect the area from development. The lowland of the Champlain Valley and the calcium-rich bedrock make Niquette an exceptional learning environment. Niquette is one of 40 properties saved by the Lake Champlain Land Trust. Over the past 25 years the Land Trust has preserved thousands of acres and miles of shoreline on Lake Champlain. For information on becoming a member visit our website www.LCLT.org! Niquette Bay Trail Map Click to enlarge		From Exit 17 of I-89, go west on US Route 2 approximately one mile. Take the Raymond Road exit, a right turn. Please note: do not take the turn for Niquette Bay Road. On Raymond Road, watch for the trail head parking lot on your left. This natural area can also be accessed by boat. The park is managed by Vermont State Parks. Open from dawn to dusk. No motorized vehicles are allowed at Niquette due to the fragile nature of the forest. The State of Vermont will be building a nature center at Niquette Bay State Park in 2002. With an extensive trail network Niquette Bay State Park is the perfect place to boat, swim, hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, or picnic.