Hiking Trails & Parks in Vermont
7,954 mapped trails and 0 parks across Vermont. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Vermont
Vermont has 7,954 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.
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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
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.