Derway Island Nature Trail This 1.9-mile out-and-back trail is generally considered easy and takes an average of 33 minutes to complete. Despite its name, Derway Island is actually not an island but a peninsula, locatedalong the serene banks of the Winooski River. The trail offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. It’s a popular destination for birding, cross-country skiing, and fishing, andsongbirds are numerous, and this area is also important for wading birds. You might spot turtles basking on logs, fish glimmering beneath the water’s surface, and if you’re lucky, a glimpse of the majestic bald eagle soaring overhead. The park is a nature preserve acquired with help from The Nature Conservancy, who maintains a conservation easement over the land. These natural areas at the northern-most point in Burlington offer a grand opportunity to stroll through the wetlands and watch for wildlife, especially birds. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.