Best running trails in Washington
Ranked by the runners who actually run there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 493,889 reviews of Washington trails. A trail needs at least 25 reviews to qualify (455 in Washington do) and each name appears once. Nobody pays for a place. Updated 2026.
The 20 below run across 17 cities, 5 of them paved, 6 loops, 3 shaded, and 3 with a stated distance. This is a popularity ranking, not a difficulty score — for what a trail is actually like underfoot, open its page for surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms and parking.
Bellevue Downtown Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 9,198 reviews
Lushly planted city park featuring a 240-foot-wide waterfall, a picnic green & a playground.
Marymoor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,331 reviews
684-acre park featuring a spacious off-leash dog area, climbing wall, soccer fields & concerts.
Warren G. Magnuson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,074 reviews
Leafy city park along the shores of Lake Washington, with historic art deco homes, wetlands & art.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,786 reviews
Riverside nature park on 15 acres with trails, cascades, lawns & a children's play area.
Whatcom Falls Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,497 reviews
Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground.
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,486 reviews
762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities.
Howard Amon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews
Waterfront area featuring tree-lined walking paths, tennis courts & a playground.
Dash Point State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,921 reviews
Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats.
Grass Lawn Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,408 reviews
Tree-filled public park with tennis & basketball courts, sports fields & an extensive playground.
Wapato Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,499 reviews
Urban park featuring a woodland area, a lake, walking trail & dog park, plus a historic pergola.
Bradley Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,801 reviews
59-acre park featuring a lake, fishing, trails, a playground, picnic areas, baseball & restrooms.
Fort Borst Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,738 reviews
Recreation area with a variety of sports fields, an arboretum, picnic spots & walking trails.
Lewisville Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,446 reviews
Large park with a river & amenities such as a trail, boat launch, play equipment & picnic areas.
Lake Padden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,433 reviews
This sizable lakeside green space offers sport courts & fields, boat access, fishing & trails.
Luther Burbank Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,398 reviews
Visitors swim, boat & fish at this 7-acre lakefront park with a playground, dog run & wetlands area.
Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,334 reviews
Vast protected park featuring forested areas, hiking trails, scenic vistas & wildlife.
Percival Landing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,200 reviews
Bayfront public space with a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas & access to nearby restaurants.
Evergreen Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,198 reviews
Landscaped spot with beach access, boat launch, paths, lawns & shelter rentals plus a 9/11 memorial.
Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews
Park's 197 acres offer wooded trails, picnic areas, a swim center, a playground & an animal farm.
Meadowdale Beach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,117 reviews
Open from early until dusk, this park has forest trails, picnic tables & shelters & beach access.
Where these trails are
The cities in this ranking, if you'd rather start from where you live.
- Running trails in Bellevue, WA
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