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Rock Point Trail Loop
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Burlington, Vermont · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rock Point Trail Loop'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.
What runners say about Rock Point Trail Loop
“There are several gorgeous open, Insta- and selfy-worthy lookouts of Lake Champlain from high above on the Holy Trinity Trail.”
Rock Point Trail is a nice, energizing natural trail system on private land. There are several gorgeous open, Insta- and selfy-worthy lookouts of Lake Champlain from high above on the Holy Trinity Trail. Access all trails off the Burlington Bike Path/Greenway.
Felt like we were walking through that place where Aragorn fights the Uruk-hai in Fellowship of the Ring. Amazing views of water, rock, and forest. Wear good trail shoes and bring some water.
Rock point trail is worth doing if you are in Burlington, VT. It is not hard; at the same time, it gives one hour of brisk walking and climbing up the peak.
Beautiful trail, much of it along Lake Champlain. A nice mix of flat, wide trails along with steeper, rocky trails (that may be tough for younger children). It included many low to the ground wooden plank bridges that should be helpful after some rain.
Trail conditions & character
“There are several gorgeous open, Insta- and selfy-worthy lookouts of Lake Champlain from high above on the Holy Trinity Trail.”
“A nice mix of flat, wide trails along with steeper, rocky trails (that may be tough for younger children).”
“Lovely loop trail through woods with many scenic overlooks of Lake Champlain.”
“This was a great hike, elevation and duration were less than moderate.”
“You can park at the North Beach parking lot, then walk or bike the bike path to the Trail Head (sign), about 10 minutes.”
“A nice mix of flat, wide trails along with steeper, rocky trails (that may be tough for younger children).”
Plan your run at Rock Point Trail Loop
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiterockpointvt.org
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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