Arms Forest
This lesser-known trail system between the Burlington Bike Path and high school offers a couple miles of peaceful, forested trails and a convenient link-up to other nearby trail systems. These trails are maintained by Burlington Parks + Recreation - there are a handful of laminated trail maps within the forest, and some trails are marked with blazes.
One of our favorite routes is to start at the waterfront, head across North Beach and go up the stairs to Rock Point, pop out on the bike path (left, then immediate right into Arms Forest), and head back via North Ave. Bonus: top it off with a dip in the lake, a maple creemee from Burlington Bay, or a juicy fresh IPA from Foam Brewers!
Post-Run: Swimming at North Beach or Leddy Park, creemees (Burlington Bay), brews and snacks (Foam Brewers, Deep City, Skinny Pancake). Or chill on the waterfront green with a BYOB and watch the sun sink behind the ADKs.
Route: Leddy Park to Arms Forest (2 mi)
