The wild and rural landscape of southern Vermont offers a true bounty of great trail-running opportunities, from out­-and-­back (or point­to­point) runs on popular long-distance routes, such as segments of the Long Trail or Appalachian Trail, to quiet, little-known loops hidden away in the woods. This helpful guide is just the resource needed for trip planning or for a spontaneous run in a beautiful place.

Local expert trail runner Ben Kimball offers a range of suggested route options, sometimes even several at the same site, for runners of all skill levels. He also provides important practical information, such as the full distance of the suggested route; a difficulty rating; the trail style and type; the total ascent; and directions, along with a detailed description of the trail itself. There are also scannable codes for downloading trail maps to your smartphone. The trails included vary in difficulty and terrain type, and range from low elevations in the Connecticut River Valley to as high as 4,000 feet at Killington Peak in the Green Mountains. This indispensable book is the perfect companion for adventurous runners and hikers interested in exploring southern Vermont.

BEN KIMBALL is author of Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts and Trail Running Western Massachusetts. He lives in the Northeast and is an avid explorer of trails in the region. 

“Reading Trail Running Southern Vermont made me want to pack my running shoes immediately and jump on a plane to southern Vermont! The route descriptions are clear, easy to read, very interesting, and tempting.”—Claire Maxted, author of The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook

“Kimball nicely describes both the terrain and setting of the trails he includes. I’ve read dozens of trail guidebooks and this one is exceptionally done. It should appeal to trail runners of all kinds, from novice to experienced, as well as to hikers, birders, and general recreationalists.”—Brian Metzler, coauthor of Trail Running Illustrated: The Art of Running Free