The Warren Path & Interpretive Trail provide recreation hiking opportunities starting at Brooks Field.
Warren Path – From the trailhead at the Brooks Recreational Field in Warren the Path heads in two directions: North is a wide, easy trail following an old logging road through a beautiful hardwood forest. It is a 1 mile (out and back) through Eaton Town Forest is studded with dramatic boulders, rock outcroppings, and a gorgeous rock bridge. The South path (0.5 mile) goes around the Brooks Recreational field, behind the school, down the hill, and connects Brooks Field with Warren Village. Parking and seasonal bathrooms are available at the Rec Field Trailhead.
Vista Trail - The Vista Trail begins at the Northern end of the Warren Path. This vigorous and often steep 0.5-mile trail leads to a beautiful perch overlooking back over the Warren Village and surrounding mountains.
Interpretive Trail - The Interpretive Trail begins from the trailhead and consists of a 0.5-mile loop with signage that highlights a variety of natural features and the history of the area.
Dogs are allowed only on leash. Please Leave No Trace and clean up and remove all pet waste. Respect other trail users, public and private property, wildlife, and natural resources.
The Town of Warren's 28‐acre Brooks Recreation Field and adjacent 100‐acre Eaton Town Forest comprise an extensive area for recreation, outdoor education, and appreciation of our natural systems. In addition to hosting a range of activities throughout the year, such as hiking, cross country skiing, running, soccer, frisbee, softball, skateboarding, and tennis, it also serves as an outdoor classroom for Warren Elementary School and home to the Warren 4th of July post-parade festivities.
This trail is part of the Mad River Valley Trails Collaborative.
The Collaborative is a watershed-wide network of lands and trails created through a partnership of local organizations, generous property owners, towns, the State of Vermont, the US Forest Service, and many volunteers. These trails reflect the Mad River Valley’s love of the outdoors and commitment to stewardship of land and recreational opportunities for current and future generations. Enjoy and help us care for this place. Click here to learn more and support recreation in the Mad River Valley.
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Parking is available at Brooks Field behind the Warren Elementary School as well as along Main Street in downtown Warren. To get to Brooks Field from Main Street in Warren, turn on to Brook Road. After 0.3 miles, turn left into School Street. Go past the school and around the fields. Look for the parking at the picnic shelter.
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