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Red Rocks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 715 Google reviews · Running trail in South Burlington, Vermont · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Red Rocks Park'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.
Green spot with a public beach & trails for hiking, jogging, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing.
What runners say about Red Rocks Park
“Beautiful walk through the trees on a dirt path with gorgeous views of Lake Champlain at the end.”
“Great park for walking or trail running.”
“It’s an easy walk/hike with a bit of elevation, good for walking and talking.”
Beautiful walk through the trees on a dirt path with gorgeous views of Lake Champlain at the end. We were there on a Friday afternoon in July and there weren't many people. We had most of the trail to ourselves.
Great park, has easy trails to enjoy a nice walk through a beautiful park. Fairly busy with quite a few people hiking but not too much to where you can't enjoy it alone at times.
We parked at start of trail and walked down towards the beach first. It's a short hike mostly down hill with a pinic table near water. We spent a good amount of time on the beach.
Nice sized park, more like a hiking forest. Dense with tall trees so you get that "away" feel even though it's nearby to Burlington. Large enough that you can wander around and hike for a good amount of time, if desired. Main trails are not well marked, but the lake is intermittently visible to help you navigate.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walk through the trees on a dirt path with gorgeous views of Lake Champlain at the end.”
“Saw a ton of people and their dogs, so is probably a busy spot during the warmer months.”
“Parking is easy and there’s plenty to do in the area after you’re done exploring the park.”
“Beautiful walk through the trees on a dirt path with gorgeous views of Lake Champlain at the end.”
“It was a nice, shaded area with a lot of walkers.”
“Easy walking trails, can use a BOBs or other jogging stroller easily.”
Plan your run at Red Rocks Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesouthburlingtonvt.gov
- Phone+1 802-846-4108
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–7 pm |
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