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Balsamroot Trail: Informal Public Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Wenatchee, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Balsamroot Trail: Informal Public Access' 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.
Nature preserve where visitors can hike, bike, and observe flowers.
What runners say about Balsamroot Trail: Informal Public Access
Not much of a hiker really but this trail is well maintained and rather under used. You will probably have some of the trail to yourself depending on day and time you go.
A great little foothills trail that provides wonderful views of the valley!
perfection in early spring when flowers are all in bloom, turns pretty dusty & hot during summer as most trails are exposed. oh yeah, and also be on the lookout for snakes. most are beginner / advanced beginner trails, but all are fun.
This is a great trail for walking, running, biking, photography, and exploring. Today the road was a little muddy and snowy at the top but was still worth it.
Trail conditions & character
“Get out and bike glacier view trail, green circle difficulty but fun for experinced riders too”
Plan your run at Balsamroot Trail: Informal Public Access
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecdlandtrust.org
- Phone(509) 667-9708
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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