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Cedar River Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Renton, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cedar River Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Cedar River Trailhead
“Beautiful, has nice bike lanes, and is a great route from Renton to a city down southeast like Maple Valley.”
First time going to the path, very 😕 confusing at first. Had to find a charging station at some point luckily there are convenient stores along the path to get a charge. Longest ride ever. Next time going to bring hover board, just for the kick of things.
Beautiful, has nice bike lanes, and is a great route from Renton to a city down southeast like Maple Valley. Only takes about an hour and a half to bike between the two, and you get some very nice scenery and fresh air on the ride.
Perfect trail for a short, gentle hike in a beautiful spot of old growth. Reward, if you need one, is a gorgeous waterfall. We took a four-year old, and it was perfect.
Awesome trail for the entire family. Plus good dog park. The parking could better though.
Trail conditions & character
“This is another trailhead entrance to the cedar river trailhead.”
“Beautiful, has nice bike lanes, and is a great route from Renton to a city down southeast like Maple Valley.”
“Nice walking trail with a dog park and some bridges and access areas to enjoy the river.”
Plan your run at Cedar River Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitekingcounty.gov
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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