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Alburg Dunes State Park
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James
July 15, 2021
The beach and dunes together make up what is known as a barrier island, geologically similar to coastal formations more common along ocean shorelines. At Alburgh Dunes, the sand has come from a layer of glacial till- the soil that was left atop the low bluffs southeast of the beach when the last glacier melted. The bluffs have eroded over thousands of years, and the soil carried off by lake currents. Sand from that soil settles out in the pocket between the rocky "Point of Tongue" to the east and "Coon Point" to the west, forming the beach. Prevailing southerly winds, in the late summer and fall when lake levels are the lowest, blow the sand back from shore, forming dunes. It's a barrier between the lakeshore and the wetland behind, and an island because the beach and dunes, however slowly, continue to migrate into and over the wetland. Deposits of exposed peat are visible on the low end of the beach or in the shallow water just offshore. This peat was formed in the wetland; as the beach and dunes have moved back the peat has been overlaid by sand. Erosion from the waves continues to uncover it.
The beach and dunes together make up what is known as a barrier island, geologically similar to coastal formations more common along ocean shorelines. At Alburgh Dunes, the sand has come from a layer of glacial till- the soil that was left atop the low bluffs southeast of the beach when the last gla…
Lisa
July 14, 2017
Public beach. Beautiful and not too far from the cottage.There are never big crowds at this beach.
Therese
August 9, 2022
This is a fun and unusual (for our area) place to visit that is only starting to get "discovered". It is officially a Vermont State park. Price is ~ $4/pp Stand up paddle boards and boats are listed as available to rent. Approximately 30 minutes away. Bring your own food/beverages and beach chair. (From the website) This 625-acre property became a state park in 1996. It is named for the sand dunes near the center and western end of the south-facing, natural sand beach. This beach is amongst the longest beaches on Lake Champlain. The beach and dunes together make up what is known as a barrier island, geologically similar to coastal formations more common along ocean shorelines. At Alburgh Dunes, the sand has come from a layer of glacial till- the soil that was left atop the low bluffs southeast of the beach when the last glacier melted. The bluffs have eroded over thousands of years, and the soil carried off by lake currents. Sand from that soil settles out in the pocket between the rocky "Point of Tongue" to the east and "Coon Point" to the west, forming the beach. Prevailing southerly winds, in the late summer and fall when lake levels are the lowest, blow the sand back from shore, forming dunes. It's a barrier between the lakeshore and the wetland behind, and an island because the beach and dunes, however slowly, continue to migrate into and over the wetland. Deposits of exposed peat are visible on the low end of the beach or in the shallow water just offshore. This peat was formed in the wetland; as the beach and dunes have moved back the peat has been overlaid by sand. Erosion from the waves continues to uncover it.
This is a fun and unusual (for our area) place to visit that is only starting to get "discovered". It is officially a Vermont State park. Price is ~ $4/pp Stand up paddle boards and boats are listed as available to rent. Approximately 30 minutes away. Bring your own food/beverages and beach ch…
Serge
June 3, 2022
One of our next door neighbour. Beautiful sand beach, 8min by car, 20 mn walk.
Kimberly
September 9, 2021
If you are really up for an adventure, this is our go-to day trip! The only sandy beach in Vermont. A beautiful -- seemingly desolate -- beach on Lake Champlain that spans miles that you'll have almost to yourselves. **Extra extra insider tip: Get sandwiches in South Hero on the way there. (You can't miss the general store.)
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