Hiking Trails & Parks in Vermont
7,907 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 0 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Vermont. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Vermont
Vermont has 7,907 mapped hiking trails and 0 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 26 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 26 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Vermont
A spatially-sampled view of 125 trail and park locations across Vermont’s counties.
Vermont Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 26 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Vermont
Longest Trails in Vermont
Curated Guides for Vermont
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Vermont?
Yes — we have 7,907 mapped hiking and walking trails in Vermont, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Vermont?
A-Line Drop near Williston is rated expert — the toughest classification among Vermont's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Vermont for families?
00 near Jonesville is one of the best family picks in Vermont — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Vermont?
Each of the 7,907 trails in Vermont has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Vermont?
We don't have parks or recreation areas mapped in Vermont yet.
Can I go camping in Vermont?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Vermont right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Hiking guides & rankings for Vermont
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Vermont, Ranked
Vermont's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichVermont's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Vermont trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Vermont
Ten gentle, well-marked Vermont trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Vermont
Vermont's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Vermont
Federal parks and recreation areas in Vermont ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Vermont: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Vermont's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.