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Big Rock Park North

4.6 ★★★★★ 234 Google reviews · Running trail in Sammamish, Washington · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
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Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Big Rock Park North'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Grassy park with a large rock for climbing and sledding, plus zip-lining and a playground.

What runners say about Big Rock Park North

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (234 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“There as ample parking, leashed pets allowed ( please clean up after your pet) and, when it snows, a safe place for children to go sledding.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“The trails are typically really good, with lots of beautiful sights, where i live we got hit with insanely fast winds.”

Big Rock park is an excellent park to be enjoyed by children, adults, and seniors alike. The park enjoys the usual accoutrements of slides and swings but also boasts a zip line and small tunnels for children to enjoy. The park is spacious with several trails with little elevation gain and wheel chair accessible.

★★★★★ — Gene , Dec 2021

Don't mistake this for the Nearby Ebright Creek Park, as this is nothing like it. It has a small play structure with tons of open, hilly field just as you enter. Its definitely a great place for dogs to run around! The trails vary from short walks to proper hike depending on which path you choose.

★★★★☆ — Darsh , Mar 2021

Playground is very small but very nice kid friendly walk in the forest and as promised - a big rock!

★★★★☆ — Ronnie , Jun 2022

Beautiful very well maintained park. Rolling hills, zip line, slide and a couple miles of very pleasant trails through the woods. Note that you can take a stroller through some of the trails especially the gravel road portion, but some of them are too covered in roots to be accessible for a stroller.

★★★★★ — Morgan , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 234 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Really nice park for walking dog, kids play area plus zip line which is very cool.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“The park is spacious with several trails with little elevation gain and wheel chair accessible.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“The trails are typically really good, with lots of beautiful sights, where i live we got hit with insanely fast winds.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There as ample parking, leashed pets allowed ( please clean up after your pet) and, when it snows, a safe place for children to go sledding.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 4 mentions

“Note that you can take a stroller through some of the trails especially the gravel road portion, but some of them are too covered in roots to be accessible for a stroller.”

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Plan your run at Big Rock Park North

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesammamish.us
  • Phone(425) 295-0500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Big Rock Park North

21805 SE 8th St, Sammamish, WA 98074

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.