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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Vermont

Vermont has 15 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 12 cities and towns — Burlington, Colchester, South Burlington, Brattleboro and 8 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.

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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Lake Shaftsbury State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Shaftsbury, VT

LoopScenic

State park featuring a lake with swimming, a beach, and a playground, plus hiking trails and boat rentals.

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.

Hogback Mountain Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Brattleboro, VT

LoopScenic

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and scenic views, plus a museum.

Shelburne Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

Shelburne, VT

3 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Milton Town Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Westford, VT

LoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

St Albans City, VT

26.4 miLoopScenic

Eagle Mountain Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Milton, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Hiker's area featuring a variety of routes (easy to moderate) and marked trails for exploring and enjoying views of the lake.

Aitken State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Mendon, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

East Woods Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Burlington, VT

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Rock Point Trail Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Burlington, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Muddy Brook Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

South Burlington, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Public park featuring kid-friendly trails and a river.

Black Mountain Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Dummerston, VT

3 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Village Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Colchester, VT

1 miLoopShadedDog-friendly

East Woods Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Loop

Wolcott Family Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 10 reviews

Colchester, VT

1.5 miLoopDog-friendly

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