Experience Burlington from Coast to Coast
Imagine a path that takes you from the winding Winooski River to the sweeping vistas over Lake Champlain. The 9.5-mile Burlington Wildways Trail does exactly that, weaving through some of the most vibrant natural corridors in the heart of the City.
A foot trail with stunning views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, and the Green Mountains, on this trail you’ll find yourself under the cathedral-like canopy of floodplain forests one moment and standing on a rocky Lake Champlain overlook the next. Designed for connectivity and user experience, the trail highlights many of Burlington’s cultural and natural features.
Established by the Burlington Wildways partnership, this trail seeks to make the wild places of Burlington more welcoming and accessible. Whether you’re using our interactive online map or following the physical trail blazes, we invite you to step outside and rediscover the wild in your own backyard.
Why a connected trail?
Strength in Partnership By working together, we make greater strides toward our shared goals. The Burlington Wildways trail physically links our partner organizations while traversing beautiful natural areas and working landscapes. This trail is more than just a path; it represents our collective commitment to stewardship, ecological sensitivity, and high-quality trail design.
Our Commitment to the Land Our partnership strives to continually refine Burlington’s trail network. Through our combined efforts, we invest in professional trail building, remove redundant or damaging paths, and improve wayfinding signage. We are also working to make the outdoors more inclusive by providing detailed digital information and prioritizing accessible features on the ground.
Get Involved There is always more to do and we need your help. Join us as a volunteer steward to keep our wild places welcoming, or consider making a donation to fund projects that make a lasting difference in our community.
What Might You Discover?
More than just a path, this trail is a window into what makes Burlington special. You’ll encounter the diverse landscapes, local history, and rich ecosystems that make this place feel like no other, and yet familiar to anyone who loves Vermont.
