Point Au Roche

Point Au Roche State Park, on the northwestern shore of Lake Champlain, is a mixture of open and forested areas, most of them natural and undeveloped. The park’s large day-use area has a protected, sandy beach, picnic facilities and concession stand. Boating and fishing are popular activities, as are volleyball, softball and other games. The park offers 60 designated mooring sites in Deep Bay. The staffed Nature Center offers a variety of programs open to the public all year. The park’s trails, including nature, hiking and biking trails, wind through interesting habitats, from forest to marsh to shoreline. The trails are in use all year for school programs, nature hikes and cross-country skiing. The park also provides access for ice fishing.

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The End of Short Point

I didn't dare go out there, fall off, and drown in the 3-4 foot waves and 50+ mph. Calmer days in the fall, I've been almost out to the end.

Taken on Sunday August 15, 2010 at Point Au Roche.

Deep Bay

This is Deep Bay at Point Au Roche, a popular place for boats seeking calmer water.

Taken on Sunday August 15, 2010 at Point Au Roche.

South Off Middle Point

I decided to next hike over to Middle Point. While it was cloudy and windy, just sitting up here, reminded me of times past in college.

Taken on Sunday August 15, 2010 at Point Au Roche.