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Casavant Nature Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Winooski, Vermont · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Casavant Nature Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Casavant Nature Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Between the sweet underpass graffiti and the diverse and stunning terrain, this little urban(ish) park is quite a sight!”

Between the sweet underpass graffiti and the diverse and stunning terrain, this little urban(ish) park is quite a sight! Only downside is stagnant water = bugs galore. But so, so worth it.

★★★★★ — Kit , Sep 2017

Great wild gem right next to the most densely populated part of Vermont. Bring boots, because many trails can be a bit muddy or downright wet. In the winter the snowshoeing is great.

★★★★★ — Mel , Oct 2016

A mile walking path that has some pretty views. A great to begin a workout if you havent done it in a while. Some bushes and low hanging trees impede the path but can be easily pushed aside. Be sure to check for fleas once you are done.

★★★★☆ — Van , Sep 2017

Great place to take dogs to play! This is a great little oasis in downtown Winooski and I am there almost every day with the dog or running through on my run.

★★★★★ — Bryon , Jun 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 13 mentions

“I walk the nature trail with my son and dogs often!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Between the sweet underpass graffiti and the diverse and stunning terrain, this little urban(ish) park is quite a sight!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Casavant Nature Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewinooskivt.gov
  • Phone+1 802-655-6410
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Casavant Nature Area

190 E Allen St, Winooski, VT 05404

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.