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Al Borlin Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Al Borlin Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Dog-friendly

What runners say about Al Borlin Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

One of the most beautiful parks in the Northwest! It's nestled along the Skycomish River with many outstanding trails to hike with rich verdant vegetation including dozens of species of birds. A real treat for the entire family. If you're in Monroe you can't miss this gem.

★★★★★ — Bryan , Sep 2024

**updated**this is a loved park by my son. Chad and Kirby would take him and let him run off energy along the trails **Updated** Romantic walks **Updated** today Jason, Chad & I walked the trails & we lit off a toy sized cannon it was very loud the. Trails where muddy today.

★★★★★ — Lynnmarie , Jul 2025

Sheltered picnic tables and rest room on Lewis Street in fair condition lower level at beach is waterfront only with a vandalized pit toilet. Dogs on leash and a great walking area on the Skykomish River, swimming, boat ramp and small playground (Lewis Street)

★★★★☆ — Charlie , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Dogs on leash and a great walking area on the Skykomish River, swimming, boat ramp and small playground (Lewis Street)”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Al Borlin Trail

536 S Lewis St, Monroe, WA 98272

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Running trails near Monroe

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Lewis Street Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 320 reviews

Monroe, WA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside park with a playground and picnic sites, plus trails for hiking and dog walks.

under a mile away

Al Borlin Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 761 reviews

Monroe, WA

Crushed gravelShadedLitScenic

under a mile away

Skykomish River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Monroe, WA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring a jungle-gym-equipped playground, baseball fields and a dog park.

under a mile away

Hillcrest City Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

Monroe, WA

Dog-friendly

1.4 miles away

Stanton Meadows City Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

Monroe, WA

1.4 miles away

Rainier View City Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews

Monroe, WA

Lively park featuring a playground, picnic tables and grills for barbecuing.

1.6 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.