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Cedar River Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 656 Google reviews · Running trail in Renton, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar River Trail Park'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.
4-acre off-leash dog park surrounded by a split-rail fence, with separate area for shy & small dogs.
What runners say about Cedar River Trail Park
“The River is always beautiful and the trail is clean, it features a blanket of beautiful trees offering shade on hot days.”
“It's a small but beautiful in any season trail, you can walk, take your dog on leash, have little picnic, or just seat and enjoy river, birds.”
“Great place,bbq,fishing,wildlife, shade spots, sunny spots watch the little airplanes in the Jets take off out of Renton airport best park in Renton by far”
“nestled behind the Boeing Facility and the Cedar River, one of the most serene walking trails never shy of catching a plane take off.”
This is the dog park that everyone who tries to take their dogs to Coulon should know about and go. Made for people and dogs. There are ramps and slow inclines for people who have trouble walking and for wheelchairs. There are benches to sit and rest.
Very nice park. One side is Cedar River and the other side is Boeing. The trail is very friend to toddlers and there is also a playground.
Very nice park and trail. Planes were a bit loud but not disturbing! Great place for kids and pets
Fantastic park on the bank of Cedar river. There are plenty places with access to river and benches to enjoy to view. The sidewalk is easily half a mile long only meant for walking. I went in July and the water was calf height. You could literally cross the river.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a small but beautiful in any season trail, you can walk, take your dog on leash, have little picnic, or just seat and enjoy river, birds.”
“It's a small but beautiful in any season trail, you can walk, take your dog on leash, have little picnic, or just seat and enjoy river, birds.”
“There is plenty of parking, and with access to trail you can actually find good shaded spot near the stadium.”
“The paved trail goes all the way from where the Cedar River flows into Lake Washington to downtown Renton and eventually out by the Maple Valley Hwy.”
“Great place,bbq,fishing,wildlife, shade spots, sunny spots watch the little airplanes in the Jets take off out of Renton airport best park in Renton by far”
“nestled behind the Boeing Facility and the Cedar River, one of the most serene walking trails never shy of catching a plane take off.”
“There is a small play ground picnic area and restrooms.”
Plan your run at Cedar River Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(425) 430-6700
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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