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Big Gulch Trail System
4.5 ★★★★★ 288 Google reviews · Running trail in Mukilteo, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Gulch Trail System'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.
Dog-friendly trail system winding through meadows & forest, with wildlife, bridges & benches.
What runners say about Big Gulch Trail System
“It’s a bit of both Has a great playground which is where I parked and it has a clean bathroom.”
“Fantastic trail and beautiful scenic trail, beautiful neighbour communities with waterfront view.”
“Serene and peaceful with well marked trail.”
“Super peaceful and I've never been when it's been overly crowded.”
“Easy trail with so many mushrooms and slugs to find with a sharp eye.”
Once your down the long staircases, it’s a great trail through the forest. Round trip it was nearly 4 miles of thick forest, nice trails with the sound and sight of the creek throughout the trail system. A bit muddy here and there but not bad. The trails not flat nor is it very steep.
Fun, light to medium trail with some beautiful views of the Gulch. I wish there were views of the sound but still a super fun little hike.
Many entrances, especially from the rich suburbanite golf ball holder’s club (Harbour Pointey) Muddy from the beginning and sometimes feels artificial. Okay. When you get into the thick of it it becomes nicer. It is less muddy as you go on. Nice, and also has many vertical slopes down. Nice.
Amazing time for outdoor lovers. Easy trail with so many mushrooms and slugs to find with a sharp eye. Will definitely come back.
Trail conditions & character
“Fantastic trail and beautiful scenic trail, beautiful neighbour communities with waterfront view.”
“She enjoys walking on the trails, with the exception of other walkers and occasional dogs”
“Super peaceful and I've never been when it's been overly crowded.”
“Steep grades have steps, and boardwalks have slip-reducing grates.”
“Many entrances, especially from the rich suburbanite golf ball holder’s club (Harbour Pointey) Muddy from the beginning and sometimes feels artificial.”
Plan your run at Big Gulch Trail System
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(425) 263-8180
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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