During July and August, Local Motion (a bike advocacy group) runs a ferry service from the south side of the path to South Hero and back. It operates on weekends.
Vermont has some amazing riding. Up in the Islands, the terrain is very flat. The middle of the state has some killer climbs. Last years Point to Point Century ride was billed as somewhat hilly. It had 8,000 feet of climbing. The varied terrain and the strong support of biking make it a great place to bike. The Green Mountain Bike Club Sunday rides bring out 50 or more riders on any given Sunday.
I have moved to Alabama and miss the riding and the PUBS. Today's group ride had six of us. Something to work on. Glad you enjoyed Vermont. I did.