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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Vermont

Vermont has 32 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 18 cities and towns — Colchester, Burlington, South Burlington, Williston and 14 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Oakledge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 965 reviews

Burlington, VT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Located on Lake Champlain, this park has a rocky swimming beach, sports facilities & a playground.

Red Rocks Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 715 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Green spot with a public beach & trails for hiking, jogging, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing.

Mt Ascutney State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 545 reviews

Windsor, VT

1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park where steep trails through hardwood forests lead to panoramic views from Mt. Ascutney's summit.

Causeway Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 489 reviews

Colchester, VT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Causeway extending into Lake Champlain noted for its biking, walking and running trails as well as views of the mountains, lake and surroundings.

Pine Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 497 reviews

Rutland, VT

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Many hiking & mountain-biking trails traverse this large wooded park with some scenic views.

Living Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 417 reviews

Brattleboro, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational destination with playgrounds, pools and hiking trails, plus a dog park.

Underhill State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

Underhill, VT

3 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Quaint campground featuring log lean-tos & stone fireplaces, plus hiking trails with alpine tundra.

Ethan Allen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews

Burlington, VT

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Large, scenic historic area with shady trees & many trails, plus the Ethan Allen tower.

Niquette Bay State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews

Colchester, VT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Pet-friendly destination with hiking trails, beach, cove & scenic vistas open summer to early fall.

Mills Riverside Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

Jericho, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor space featuring picnic tables, trails for hiking and sledding and off-leash areas for dogs.

Centennial Woods Natural Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Burlington, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

65-acre nature preserve with forests & streams, plus hiking trails & rustic boardwalks.

The Mile-Around Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

North Bennington, VT

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Hikes through pastures and woods for people and dogs with views of the countryside.

Shelburne Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

Shelburne, VT

3 miLoopMixedScenic

Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area featuring scenic lake views and picnic tables.

Sucker Brook Hollow Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Williston, VT

2 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Marked trail for hikers to reach a lookout with bench seating and valley views.

Milton Town Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Westford, VT

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Popular destination featuring numerous walking trails and a pond for fishing.

LaPlatte River Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Shelburne, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring trails for walking and hiking that are suitable for children.

Rossignol Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 86 reviews

Williston, VT

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, baseball and basketball courts, and tennis courts.

Sunny Hollow Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Colchester, VT

Dog-friendly

Winooski River Walk

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Winooski, VT

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park with kid-friendly hiking trails.

Hinesburg Town Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Hinesburg, VT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area that's also good for kids, plus mountain biking.

Lamoille River Walk Ritchie Ave Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Milton, VT

1.5 miScenicDog-friendly

Popular trail alongside the Lamoille River featuring fern and wildflower displays.

Indian Brook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Essex Junction, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

Nature area featuring hiking paths, a 740-acre lake and areas for picnics, fishing, swimming and boating.

Farrell Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Dog-friendly

East Woods Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Burlington, VT

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Wheeler Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Casavant Nature Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Winooski, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

Hurricane Hill Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

White River Junction, VT

Dog-friendly

Village Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Colchester, VT

1 miLoopShadedDog-friendly

Wolcott Family Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 10 reviews

Colchester, VT

1.5 miLoopDog-friendly

Five Tree Hill Country Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

Williston, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

Brookmead Conservation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews

Norwich, VT

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Winston Prouty Trails

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Brattleboro, VT

Dog-friendly

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