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Whipple Hollow Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in West Rutland, Vermont · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Whipple Hollow Trail 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 Whipple Hollow Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Such a fun experience with my 3 kids. Lots of laughs and fun. I am so glad we tried this trail and will definitely be going back again soon. There is different terrains, woods, lots of bridges which were so fun, fields and amazing plants. Make sure you are prepared to get your shoes dirty and have lots of fun!

★★★★★ — Laura , Jul 2023

What a lovely walk! Great multiple habitats, boardwalks, and variety of birds! Also level walk for those challenged by difficult terrain

★★★★★ — John , Jun 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

Plan your run at Whipple Hollow Trail

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.

Where to find Whipple Hollow Trail

3600 Whipple Hollow Rd, West Rutland, VT 05777

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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 Something out of date?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.