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Behrens Woods
4.3 ★★★★☆ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Vancouver, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Behrens Woods' 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.
Park featuring trails and trees that's suitable for kids.
What runners say about Behrens Woods
“I would like to come back in a couple of months when the bare trees have developed some beautiful new green leaves because I know it will be gorgeous!”
“Quiet, peaceful, definitely your space to reconnect whit nature.”
This is a small little nature escape in the city. It's 2-acres of mostly undeveloped territory. There are a few wood chip trails amongst a heavily wooded forest like setting.
Nice little park tucked away down the hill from Bella Vista. Not very large, but seldom crowded in my experience. A great place to sit in peace for a while. Relatively close to Highway 14, but the traffic noise really isn't bad at all. Recommended.
Nice shaded paths, large moss covered rocks. I've never seen it crowded. Relaxing short walks. Some undergrowth if you leave the trail.
Nice little walking path cut through the trees. Perfect little slice of nature in the suburbs. 2 loops around the main trail got me about 1200 steps. Lots of poison ivy & oak so definitely be mindful if bringing children or pets
Trail conditions & character
“This small, fully-wooded park has several trails through it which include great features like boulders and fallen trees to climb on.”
“I would like to come back in a couple of months when the bare trees have developed some beautiful new green leaves because I know it will be gorgeous!”
“Quiet, peaceful, definitely your space to reconnect whit nature.”
Plan your run at Behrens Woods
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecityofvancouver.us
- Phone+1 360-487-8311
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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