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Explore Vermont Outdoors

Vermont offers 442 trails, 9 parks, and 395 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 88 easy, 197 moderate, 129 difficult, and 28 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 249 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 8054 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Green Mountain National Forest, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Among the trails hikers return to: Long Trail, Cross Vermont Rail Trail, and Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail.

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Find a weekend basecamp

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Book a campsite

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Campgrounds in Vermont

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All campgrounds in Vermont

More Popular Trails

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All trails in Vermont

Start Planning Vermont in 10 Minutes

Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 606 verified outdoor options across the state.

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