Best trails near Montpelier

27 trails · 27 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Montpelier, Vermont — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 27 trails · best 15 shown on the map
C
Cross Vermont Trail
#1 Cross Vermont Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 76: intrinsic quality
76Top-rated
S
Sparrow Farm Trail
#2 Sparrow Farm Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
S
Siboinebi Path
#3 Siboinebi Path
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N
North Branch River Path
#4 North Branch River Path
1.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S
Siboinebi Path
#5 Siboinebi Path
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B
Barred Owl Boulevard
#6 Barred Owl Boulevard
2.1 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S
Seven Fireplaces Way
#7 Seven Fireplaces Way
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Stone Tower Path
#8 Stone Tower Path
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Tower Road
#9 Tower Road
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
W
Winooski West Path
#10 Winooski West Path
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N
North Branch Trail
#11 North Branch Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Hermit Thrush Hill
#12 Hermit Thrush Hill
2.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Pileated Pass
#13 Pileated Pass
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Snipe Hill Trail
#14 Snipe Hill Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Gould Hill Trail
#15 Gould Hill Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Montpelier

The Montpelier area has 27 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Montpelier

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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