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Shaded Running Trails in Vermont

Vermont has 8 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 7 cities and towns — Colchester, Brattleboro, Essex Junction, Quechee and 3 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Rossignol Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 86 reviews

Williston, VT

ShadedLitDog-friendly

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

Pearl Street Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Essex Junction, VT

PavedShaded

Small park with a 9-hole disc golf course, a playground, swings, and a basketball court.

Village Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Colchester, VT

1 miLoopShadedDog-friendly

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