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Beaver Marsh
4.4 ★★★★☆ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in Vancouver, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Beaver Marsh'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.
Forest & creek-lined trail network popular for dog walking and quiet strolls.
What runners say about Beaver Marsh
“It's clean and well maintained, and for being so close to the freeway, it is surprisingly peaceful.”
“I couldn't find the beautiful arch this time, but that just gives me an excuse to come back soon!”
“Came here one evening for a nice short walk and got exactly that, a peaceful walk with a nice river to take pictures at and it was enjoyable.”
“The trail wasn't as long as I thought it was going to be, but it was perfect for walking the dog!”
This little slice of nature consists of a main trail that branches off into several smaller trails, which all lead back to the main trail; altogether roughly about a mile loop on level ground. It's clean and well maintained, and for being so close to the freeway, it is surprisingly peaceful.
A beautiful mostly shaded loop about 1 mile long. Thank you to the person that built this fairy arch. It makes for lovely photos. I enjoy walking my pug here. There is a small section that does boarder I-205, and it's a bit noisy. Worth your time if you want a quick forestry walk.
Came here one evening for a nice short walk and got exactly that, a peaceful walk with a nice river to take pictures at and it was enjoyable. There is a highway that is right by one of the trails but that didn't bother me much.
The trail wasn't as long as I thought it was going to be, but it was perfect for walking the dog! There were a few side trails that led right to people's houses, so stay on the main path for the most part and you'll be fine!
Trail conditions & character
“I couldn't find the beautiful arch this time, but that just gives me an excuse to come back soon!”
“This is a beautiful little park with a small loop trail and a few shoots off the main trail.”
“The trail wasn't as long as I thought it was going to be, but it was perfect for walking the dog!”
“Came here one evening for a nice short walk and got exactly that, a peaceful walk with a nice river to take pictures at and it was enjoyable.”
Plan your run at Beaver Marsh
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofvancouver.us
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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