Trails

Airport Park

(1.5 miles) Playground, basketball court, baseball field. Historical marker: an old restored one-room ...

Allen Brook Nature Trail

(0.5 mile) Wildlife observation boardwalk and a half mile loop, great for a family walk or ski.

Awasiwi Trail

(1 mile) Suburban trail connecting several neighborhoods along Potash Brook. Passes by seasonal snowboard ...

Bombardier Park

Milton Recreational Park Trails
(3.5 miles) Town park offering recreation facilities and walking trails

Catamount Trail

The Length of Vermont on Skis
(300 miles) A unique 300-mile, winter-use trail open to the public for skiing and snowshoeing, following remote ...

Centennial Woods

(1.5 miles) 65 acres of mature conifer stands, mixed hardwoods, fields, streams, and wetlands.

Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge

Demeter Park
(2 miles) Hiking trails through diverse woodlands and wetlands as well as pastures and meadows. Gravel trails ...

Colchester Bayside to Village Path

(3.3 miles) Views of Lake Champlain. Part of the Champlain Bikeway. ADA Accessible. Beach at Bayside Park.

Colchester Bog

(0.1 mile) Protected natural area accessible for viewing.

Colchester Pond

(3.25 miles) Gorgeous pond nestled amongst rolling hills offers hiking, paddling and birding.

Delta Park

(0.5 mile) Unique wetland river delta. Views of the River, Lake, the Adirondacks and wetlands are everywhere ...

Dorset Park

(2 miles) Pleasant hikes through woods and fields with nice views of Lake Champlain.

Eagle Mountain

(0.6 mile) Lake Champlain Land Trust Conservation Land-- Easy family hikes with rewarding views of Lake ...

East Woods

(1 mile) 40-acre mixed hardwood and conifer forest.

Essex Bike Path

(2.5 miles) Walk, run, bike, rollerblade along the 2.5 mile paved bike path.

Essex Overlook Park

(0.1 mile) Picnic area with scenic views of Vermont's mountains. No trail, however, further down the road is ...

Ethan Allen Homestead

(6 miles) Include the Ethan Allen museum, a picnic area, bathrooms, an outhouse, and some handicap accessible ...

Ethan Allen Park

(4 miles) Wooded urban refuge offers historic lookout over Burlington and Lake Champlain region.

Five Tree Hill Trail

(1.3 miles) Great views on top of Five Tree Hill. Family friendly.

Forestdale Natural Area

(2 miles) A short loop, easily accessible from Essex town.

Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds & Park

(1 mile) Large green featuring athletic fields and a one mile loop trail.

George R. Clapp Nature Trail

(1 mile) Children-oriented trail with a small pond.

Geprags Park Trails

(2 miles) Over two miles of foot trails on conserved public land.

Gilbrook Natural Area

(1.5 miles) Interpretive trail offers up close view of ecology.

Green Mountain Audubon Center

(5 miles) Enjoy bird watching and wildlife tracking along this relaxing hiking trail network.

Hinesburg Town Forest

(18 miles) A unique and wonderfully varied 850 acre forest with beginner, intermediate, and advanced single ...

Huntington Center River Path

(0.6 mile) A short trail that follows the Huntington River and a small feeder stream, with mountain views ...

Indian Brook Park

(7 miles) Multi-use path shared by hikers, horseback riders, dog-walkers and mountain bikers alike.

Intervale Trail

(2 miles) Organic farms and views of the Winooski River

Island Line Trail

Colchester's Causeway Park and the Burlington Bike Path
(13.8 miles) Waterfront views of Lake Champlain from Burlington to Colchester. Numerous parks and natural areas ...

Lamoille River Walk

(1.3 miles) Enjoy a bounty of nature and experience a walking trail through beautiful evergreens, ferns and ...

LaPlatte River Marsh Natural Area

(0.25 mile) Tranquil wildlife observation along this marsh trail.

Long Trail

Chittenden County Sections
(270 miles) With its 270-mile footpath, 175 miles of side trails, and nearly 70 primitive shelters, the Long ...

Macrae Farm Park

(3 miles) River view, meadow loops, and the hilltop trail with views of Mount Mansfield and Camel's Hump.

Marshall Avenue Bike Path

(1.4 miles) This paved path connects South Brownell Road to Route 2A and Maple Tree Place. Also connects to the ...

Mathieu Town Forest

(1 mile) Thick woods with a network of winding trails over varied terrain.

Mills Riverside Trail

(5 miles) A covered bridge, amazing views of Mt Mansfield, a pond and pavilion.

Mobbs Hill

(3.5 miles) Large stands of pine and hemlock, mixed hardwood forest. Some open meadow, old apple trees, wrecked ...

Mobbs Valley

(5 miles) Variable terrain, expansive meadows, dense hemlock woods, open hardwood forest overlooking Mill ...

Mount Philo State Park

(2 miles) Short hike offering views of Charlotte, Lake Champlain, and the Adirondack mountains of New York.

Mud Pond Country Park

(4.5 miles) Beginner to Advanced-Intermediate single track.

Muddy Brook Park

(0.6 mile) Lush ferns, scenic woodlands and meadows, ideal for youngsters.

Niquette Bay State Park

(3.5 miles) Lake Champlain Land Trust Conservation Project in partnership with the State. Easy family-friendly ...

Oak View Hill Trail

at the Isham Family Farm
(1.2 miles) Beautiful short loop through farm fields and sugar maples. Trail rises slowly from fields into the ...

Old Jericho Road Trail

(0.7 mile) Deep ravine, beautiful rocky brook, stands of hemlock, beech, and maple.

Old Red Mill Park

(0.7 mile) Historic riverscape with waterfall and pools

Pearl Street Park

(0.7 mile) Small network of trails connecting recreation fields and a playground.

Pease Mountain

(2.3 miles) Hike

Red Rocks Park

(4 miles) Forested foot trails emerge onto rocky shoreline with spectacular views of Lake Champlain and ...

Rena Calkins Trail

Riparian Interpretive Trail
(0.6 mile) Short trail in Burlington's intervale, close to the Winooski River and near farms; this is a trail ...

River Walk to Salmon Hole

(0.6 mile) Trail along the Winooski River from Intervale Road to the Salmon Hole.

Riverside Avenue Path

(1.1 miles) Paved connection between the Old North End and Winooski. Some views of the Winooski River.

Rossetti Natural Area

(0.3 mile) Lake Champlain Land Trust Conservation Project in partnership with the Town of Colchester and ...

Route 127 Path

(3 miles) Sweeping views of the Intervale and Winooski River from this off road connection parallel to North ...

Russell Family Trails

(2 miles) Pleasant woods and fields trails on a working farm. Features rolling landscape offering vistas of ...

Salmon Hole Park

(0.7 mile) River overlook, stepping stones, view of the old mills.

Sand Hill Park

(0.75 mile) Shady forested trail near Essex town pool and tennis courts.

Saxon Hill Forest Trail Network

(11 miles) A unique forested parcel in Essex.

Saxon Hill School District Park

(5 miles) Intermediate mountain biking with great "Flo".

Schultz Trail

(1.05 mile) Beaver ponds, pasture, large pines

Shelburne Bay Park

(3.5 miles) Nice jogging and hiking trails offer beach access and views of Shelburne Bay.

Shelburne Farms

(8 miles) Explore woodlands, meadows & vistas on 8 miles of trails.

Shelburne Pond

H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area
(0.5 mile) Beautiful little trail in the woods with views of Shelburne Pond. Great for a casual paddle and ...

Shelburne River Park

(2 miles) Lake Champlain Land Trust Conservation Land-- Canoe and kayak to Lake Champlain. Our convenient ...

Shillingford Crossing

(0.6 mile) Short, wooded trail connecting neighborhoods in Essex.

South Burlington Rec Path

(26 miles) Access to unusual spots throughout South Burlington from unexpected places. Beautiful off-road path ...

Stonehedge Woods

(0.9 mile) Beautiful hemlock and pine stands with trail leading to quiet ponds.

Ti-Haul Trail

(1 mile) A unique maritime preservation road that is now open to recreational uses.

Trowbridge Crossing

(0.5 mile) Short wetland trail connecting Essex Elementary and nearby neighborhoods.

Volunteer Green Trail

(0.4 mile) Views of the Winooski River, large stands of cottonwood.

Warren and Ruth Beeken Rivershore Trail

(3 miles) Spring ephemerals, ostrich ferns, great vistas of the Winooski River Valley. This trail passes ...

Whales Tails Walking Path

(1.75 miles) Whales' tails, in New England's only landlocked state.

Williams Woods Natural Area

(1 mile) 63 Acres of mature valley clayplain forest.

Williston Village Bike Path

(2.4 miles) Connects Williston Village, Williston Community Park, Central School, Metcalf Drive neighborhoods, ...

Winooski Gorge Natural Area

Observation area. History of Lime Kiln Bridge.

Winooski Nature Trail

(1.1 miles) Nature close to home, wildflowers, scenic views and fishing

Winooski River Walk

(0.5 mile) Upclose views of the Winooski and its falls, plus historic Champlain Mill and Woolen Mill. Family ...

Woodside Natural Area and Overlook Park

68 Acres
(1 mile) Quick access to the Winooski River and wildlife natural area.