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Deer Run Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Dummerston, Vermont · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Deer Run Nature Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Deer Run Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“90% up hill heading to the monument These are not casual trails Very good marked trails, well maintained”

Beautiful, clean and clearly marked trails. You have to cross a few streams. There were shallow areas that made it easy to continue. Comfortable waterproof hiking boots are recommended. The icy run off made the streams pretty frigid. It was a great trail to hike.

★★★★★ — Melisa , Apr 2022

Well maintained low use trail that ends after 2.2 miles with a nice view of Stratton. Thanks to all who worked to create this. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to returning! PS I hiked in early June and did pick up a few ticks probably in the tall grass under the power lines.

★★★★★ — Mark , Jun 2021

90% up hill heading to the monument These are not casual trails Very good marked trails, well maintained

★★★★★ — Barry , Apr 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitegreenmountainconservancy.org
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Where to find Deer Run Nature Preserve

940 Camp Arden Rd, Dummerston, VT 05301

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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.