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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Vermont

Vermont has 8 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 7 cities and towns — Burlington, Brattleboro, Colchester, Essex Junction and 3 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

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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Fort Dummer State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 278 reviews

Brattleboro, VT

Shaded

Hiking, camping & picnics amid striking forest & mountain vistas, at the site of a noteworthy fort.

Shelburne Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

Shelburne, VT

3 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

St Albans City, VT

26.4 miLoopScenic

Sunny Hollow Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Colchester, VT

Dog-friendly

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.

Rock Point Trail Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Burlington, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Derway Island Nature Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews

Burlington, VT

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