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Winooski River Walk
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Winooski, Vermont · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Winooski River Walk'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.
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails.
What runners say about Winooski River Walk
“Gorgeous Winooski Falls, lots of places to sit and watch the river and talk or read a book.”
Nice outdoor walking area near the river. Easy to walk on the “boardwalk” without an outdoor shoe, but if you plan on trekking further than 1/4 mile, you will be on dirt trails.
Its absolutely beautiful. My children love taking walks through the trails and seeing the art under the overpass. We saw so many cool birds and got a lot of beautiful pictures.
What a wonderful spot has a lot of history great place to walk around have a picnic lunch good place for a date great hiking with a nice Cool breeze coming off the
It's nice down by the river. There're ducks. The falls are pretty. The forest trails are quite lovely. Lots of parking. Snacks and dining nearby.
Trail conditions & character
“I didn't walk the trail but the view of the river from the south side at Mill street and right beside the old Chace mill is absolutely amazing.”
“Easy to walk on the “boardwalk” without an outdoor shoe, but if you plan on trekking further than 1/4 mile, you will be on dirt trails.”
Plan your run at Winooski River Walk
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewinooskivt.gov
- Phone+1 802-655-6410
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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