Best running trails in Vermont
Ranked by the runners who actually run there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 15,331 reviews of Vermont trails. A trail needs at least 25 reviews to qualify (21 in Vermont do) and each name appears once. Nobody pays for a place. Updated 2026.
The 20 below run across 11 cities, 6 of them natural surface, 3 loops, 3 shaded, and 3 with a stated distance. This is a popularity ranking, not a difficulty score — for what a trail is actually like underfoot, open its page for surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms and parking.
Oakledge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 965 reviews
Located on Lake Champlain, this park has a rocky swimming beach, sports facilities & a playground.
Red Rocks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
Green spot with a public beach & trails for hiking, jogging, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing.
Mt Ascutney State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 545 reviews
Park where steep trails through hardwood forests lead to panoramic views from Mt. Ascutney's summit.
Maple Street Park and Pool
4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
Playground, plus a kid-friendly pool and skate park in a sprawling recreational space.
Causeway Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 489 reviews
Causeway extending into Lake Champlain noted for its biking, walking and running trails as well as views of the mountains, lake and surroundings.
Living Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 417 reviews
Recreational destination with playgrounds, pools and hiking trails, plus a dog park.
Airport Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
Popular recreation area featuring picnic tables, playgrounds, and trails. Bike trail.
Mills Riverside Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Outdoor space featuring picnic tables, trails for hiking and sledding and off-leash areas for dogs.
The Salmon Hole on the Winooski River
4.4 ★★★★☆ 228 reviews
Picturesque waterfront park featuring fishing, swimming and a riverside trail.
Centennial Woods Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
65-acre nature preserve with forests & streams, plus hiking trails & rustic boardwalks.
The Mile-Around Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Hikes through pastures and woods for people and dogs with views of the countryside.
Sucker Brook Hollow Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Marked trail for hikers to reach a lookout with bench seating and valley views.
White Rocks
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring climbing opportunities and serene views.
Pearl Street Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Small park with a 9-hole disc golf course, a playground, swings, and a basketball court.
Indian Brook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Nature area featuring hiking paths, a 740-acre lake and areas for picnics, fishing, swimming and boating.
Where these trails are
The cities in this ranking, if you'd rather start from where you live.
- Running trails in Burlington, VT
- Running trails in South Burlington, VT
- Running trails in Windsor, VT
- Running trails in Essex Junction, VT
- Running trails in Colchester, VT
- Running trails in Brattleboro, VT
- Running trails in Jericho, VT
- Running trails in North Bennington, VT
- Running trails in Williston, VT
- Running trails in St Albans City, VT
- Running trails in Bennington, VT