Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Colchester

Wolcott Family Natural Area

Wolcott Family Natural Area

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Woodside Natural Area

Woodside Natural Area

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Gilbrook Nature Area

Gilbrook Nature Area

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Casavant Nature Area

Casavant Nature Area

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Winooski Gorge Park

Winooski Gorge Park

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Winooski River Walk

Winooski River Walk

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The Salmon Hole on the Winooski River

The Salmon Hole on the Winooski River

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Centennial Woods Natural Area

Centennial Woods Natural Area

Sprawling area with marked trails. 65-acre nature preserve with forests & streams, plus hiking trails & rustic boardwalks.

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Urban Reserve

Urban Reserve

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Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park

Lakeside park with water activities. Community park on the lake featuring a boardwalk, sailing lessons & kayak & canoe rentals.

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Derway Island Nature Trail

Derway Island Nature Trail

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North Shore Natural Area

North Shore Natural Area

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Rock Point Trail Loop

Rock Point Trail Loop

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East Woods Natural Area

East Woods Natural Area

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Wheeler Nature Park

Wheeler Nature Park

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Red Rocks Park

Red Rocks Park

All-season trails & a summer beach. Green spot with a public beach & trails for hiking, jogging, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing.

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Milton Town Forest

Milton Town Forest

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Eagle Mountain Natural Area

Eagle Mountain Natural Area

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Sucker Brook Hollow Trail

Sucker Brook Hollow Trail

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Shelburne Bay Park

Shelburne Bay Park

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H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond

H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond

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Ironwood Nature Trail

Ironwood Nature Trail

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LaPlatte River Nature Park

LaPlatte River Nature Park

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100 Acre Woods

100 Acre Woods

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Peter A Krusch Nature Preserve

Peter A Krusch Nature Preserve

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Burton Island State Park

Burton Island State Park

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Knight Point State Park

Knight Point State Park

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Camp Ingalls Butternut Hill Natural Area

Camp Ingalls Butternut Hill Natural Area

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Woods Island State Park

Woods Island State Park

Boat-access campground with five sites. Accessible by boat only, this remote campground has five sites, each with a privy & fire ring.

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St Albans Bay Town Park

St Albans Bay Town Park

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Knight Island State Park

Knight Island State Park

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Hard'ack Recreation Area

Hard'ack Recreation Area

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Aldis Hill Park

Aldis Hill Park

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Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

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St. Albans Town Forest

St. Albans Town Forest

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Pelots Point Nature Area

Pelots Point Nature Area

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Camel's Hump State Park

Camel's Hump State Park

Undeveloped area with hills & hiking. This primitive timber management & wildlife preservation area features mountains & trails.

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Wiessner Woods

Wiessner Woods

Protected forest with a trail network. Wooded conservation area with a network of trails for hiking, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing.

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Cohen Park

Cohen Park

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Cady Hill Forest

Cady Hill Forest

Scenic setting with hiking/biking trails. Recreational property on 258 wooded acres, with a multi-use trail network, kiosk & parking lot.

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North Hero State Park

North Hero State Park

Lakeside park with trails & picnic area. Expansive waterfront green space featuring walking trails plus swimming & picnic areas.

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Lamoille Valley Rail Trail - Swanton

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail - Swanton

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Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

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Montpelier Bike Path

Montpelier Bike Path

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North Branch River Park

North Branch River Park

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Hubbard Park

Hubbard Park

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Chickering Bog Natural Area

Chickering Bog Natural Area

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Northfield Town Forest

Northfield Town Forest

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The Cow Pasture

The Cow Pasture

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Onion River Campground

Onion River Campground

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Limehurst Lake Campground

Limehurst Lake Campground

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Barre Town Forest

Barre Town Forest

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Millstone

Millstone

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Lr Jones State Forest

Lr Jones State Forest

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Kettle Pond State Park

Kettle Pond State Park

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New Discovery State Park

New Discovery State Park

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Owls Head Mt.

Owls Head Mt.

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Groton State Forest

Groton State Forest

Vast area encompassing 7 state parks. Extensive, protected nature preserve, home to 7 state parks, a nature center & several lakes.

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Seyon Lodge State Park

Seyon Lodge State Park

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