Civil War Loop

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Wildlife

Park on Route 20 across from Montpelier Train Station

Good for trail runs--there are some exposed roots

Interpretive running trail that connects a set of Civil War encampments to a freedman's cabin (the members of the Gilmore family were former slaves of the Madison plantation). The trail first leads to a regimental encampment, then down to a stream crossing (bridge), then up to reconstructed Civil War huts, then over to the Gilmore Cabin. Gilmore Cabin has been restored by the Montpelier Foundation to its 1880s appearance. On loop back, trail spur leads to Gilmore Family Cemetery.

Hard Woods