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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Vermont

Vermont has 16 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 10 cities and towns — Burlington, Colchester, North Bennington, South Burlington and 6 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

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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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.

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.

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.

The Salmon Hole on the Winooski River

4.4 ★★★★☆ 228 reviews

Burlington, VT

Scenic

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

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.

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

White Rocks

4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Bennington, VT

Natural surfaceScenic

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

Lake Paran

4.5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

North Bennington, VT

Scenic

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.

Woodside Natural Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

South Burlington, VT

Scenic

Muddy Brook Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

South Burlington, VT

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Public park featuring kid-friendly trails and a river.

Bayside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Colchester, VT

Scenic

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