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Scenic Running Trails in Vermont

Vermont has 55 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 24 cities and towns — Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Williston and 20 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.

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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Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews

Burlington, VT

BoardwalkScenic

Community park on the lake featuring a boardwalk, sailing lessons & kayak & canoe rentals.

VINS Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,703 reviews

Quechee, VT

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Nature center offering exhibits on birds and dinosaurs, a canopy walk, nature trails, and educational programs.

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.

Overlook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 490 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Scenic

Popular forested park featuring a bikeable path and picnic tables, plus lookout points for lake 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.

Airport Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Colchester, VT

Scenic

Popular recreation area featuring picnic tables, playgrounds, and trails. Bike trail.

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.

The Salmon Hole on the Winooski River

4.4 ★★★★☆ 228 reviews

Burlington, VT

Scenic

Picturesque waterfront park featuring fishing, swimming and a riverside trail.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prospect Rock Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Manchester Center, VT

Natural surfaceScenic

Steep trail to a rocky overlook of the valley, plus a waterfall and streams along the way.

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

St Albans City, VT

26.4 miLoopScenic

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.

Winooski Gorge Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 95 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Scenic

Small park featuring forest trails that lead to river panoramas as well as views of the gorge.

White Rocks

4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Bennington, VT

Natural surfaceScenic

Kid-friendly hiking area featuring climbing opportunities and serene views.

Overlook Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews

Williston, VT

Scenic

Scenic outdoor space featuring trails for hiking, fishing and river viewing.

Lake Paran

4.5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

North Bennington, VT

Scenic

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.

Putney Mountain Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Putney, VT

Scenic

Kid-friendly hiking area with a trail leading to scenic views.

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.

Mud Pond Country Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Williston, VT

MixedScenic

Tranquil destination for biking, hiking, bird-watching and wetland walks.

Delta Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Colchester, VT

Scenic

Park on a peninsula with a bike path, lake views, and picnic table, popular with bird watchers and kite surfers.

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.

Urban Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Burlington, VT

Scenic

Aitken State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Mendon, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

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

Rock Point Trail Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Burlington, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Woodside Natural Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Scenic

Robert Frost Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

North Bennington, VT

1 miNatural 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

Bayside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Colchester, VT

Scenic

Burlington Bike Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Burlington, VT

Scenic

Norman and Selma Greenberg Conservation Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Bennington, VT

BoardwalkScenic

Rock Point Property

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Burlington, VT

Scenic

North Shore Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

Burlington, VT

Scenic

Retreat Tower Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Brattleboro, VT

Scenic

Mobbs Farm - Hill Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Jericho, VT

Natural surfaceScenic

Five Tree Hill Country Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

Williston, VT

ScenicDog-friendly

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