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Beach Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Seattle, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Beach 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.
What runners say about Beach Trail
“A beautiful trail down to the water.”
“It is an easy walk down to the beach from the Lincoln park parking lot.”
One of the best beach walks in the city! Quickly turns into a slice of the tropics as you ascend the hillside.
It is an easy walk down to the beach from the Lincoln park parking lot. The view was novel as we were visiting and this was the first time we had walked the trail. Our dog enjoyed the smells of the sound.
Great wooded trails and water front hikes. Also, if you haul your water craft down the hillside trail then you can be rewarded with a dip in the saltwater!! Bonus: giant wooden troll here
Great walk. Definitely visit if you have a moment. 15 minutes to the area from street. Give yourself a good hour to visit.
Trail conditions & character
“The view was novel as we were visiting and this was the first time we had walked the trail.”
Plan your run at Beach Trail
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.
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