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Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trailhead - 19th St

4.7 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Running trail in East Wenatchee, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trailhead - 19th St's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.

Paved5 miLoopScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park with riverside, paved trails, and fields for softball, plus bike rentals.

What runners say about Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trailhead - 19th St

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (117 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Beautiful views, clean and smooth payment, well kept public areas, all mixed with the sunshine of eastern Washington!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“The trail wanders through wetlands, beautiful riverfront, desert, the wonderful Pybus market and a few parks with views along the way.”

The loop is ones of the best attributes this area has for recreation. Walking, photography, biking, swimming, softball fields, bike rentals, Pybus Market, artwork. It goes as far as Hydro Park south of Wenatchee North too Lincoln Rock State Park, and it looks around 2 bridges of you just want to ride the loop.. 10.

★★★★★ — Steve , Oct 2022

Beautiful scenery, clean well maintained and away from the public. The loop trail is about 10 miles long great for running, biking, skating. Gotta try it!

★★★★★ — R , Oct 2021

Great trail for a bike ride or a walk. There can be quite a bit of people on the trail sometimes but always a good time!

★★★★★ — Jason , Jan 2024

Safe parking, restrooms & a few picnic tables. Nearby offers great trail walking, dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Kassandra , May 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 14 mentions

“The trail wanders through wetlands, beautiful riverfront, desert, the wonderful Pybus market and a few parks with views along the way.”

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🔁 Loop trail 13 mentions

“The Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trail is a meandering walk, jog or ride along ten miles of eastern Washington beauty and riverfront.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“The dog could run and sniff as it’s wide and semi gravelly walkways.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 6 mentions

“The main loop is 10 miles (although maps show there's a 5 mile spur that would make it 20 miles total if you wish).”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The trail is asphalt and well maintained with restrooms at a few points along the trail.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The trail is asphalt and well maintained with restrooms at a few points along the trail.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“trailhead at the Porter's Pond Nature Area also has an air station for bikes which makes it a favorite starting point.”

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Plan your run at Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trailhead - 19th St

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitechelanpud.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trailhead - 19th St

146 19th St NW, East Wenatchee, WA 98802

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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.