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Eagle Mountain Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Milton, Vermont · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Eagle Mountain Natural 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.
Hiker's area featuring a variety of routes (easy to moderate) and marked trails for exploring and enjoying views of the lake.
What runners say about Eagle Mountain Natural Area
“Great trails - well maintained and well marked - blazes as well as signs at trail intersections.”
“We are not from the area so this was beautiful because Vermont is beautiful and I'd love to have it in my backyard.”
“Great trails - well maintained and well marked - blazes as well as signs at trail intersections.”
“Limited parking but an easy hike for some great views looking towards the Champlain Islands.”
Great trails - well maintained and well marked - blazes as well as signs at trail intersections. No view at the summit, but the lookout is very nice and quiet. Came around 6pm and didn't see another soul. Definitely recommended.
Nice and good hike... Def a wonderful day to just get out and enjoy scenery. The sky was beautiful. Trail well marked easy to find not to challenging and beautiful hoyt lookout. Def reccomend taking the side quest of wild flower loop. Not muddy other than 1 small area.
Enjoyable hike. Very picturesque in winter when you can see the lake through the trees. Well marked. A lot of fun.
Great set of trails to choose from, some with wildflowers and some with spectacular views of lake Champlain. Trails are easy to navigate.
Trail conditions & character
“We are not from the area so this was beautiful because Vermont is beautiful and I'd love to have it in my backyard.”
“Great trails - well maintained and well marked - blazes as well as signs at trail intersections.”
“Limited parking but an easy hike for some great views looking towards the Champlain Islands.”
“When I went it was pretty muddy, so be careful in early Spring, but overall a great walk!”
“Def reccomend taking the side quest of wild flower loop.”
Plan your run at Eagle Mountain Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitemiltonvt.gov
- Phone+1 802-893-4922
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 |
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