LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest
Mt Pritchard Rd, Hinesburg, VT 05461
301 acres
In Hinesburg's LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest, a 301-acre nature preserve, dogs roam off-leash trails under voice control amid woodland and a beaver pond. Owners appreciate ample shade and convenient parking. Bring bug spray for wooded paths.
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- Park
- LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Hinesburg, Vermont
- Coordinates
- 44.3461, -73.1142
- Size
- 301 acres
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- High-energy dogs
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (140 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Real shade
- · 301 acres of room
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Dog policy
301-acre town forest with off-leash trails (voice control). Beaver pond + woodland.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
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