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Chambers Creek Canyon

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakewood, Washington · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Chambers Creek Canyon yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Chambers Creek Canyon

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Fun, beautiful, but my toddler didn't care for the inclines.”

Beautiful and scenic with few people to disturb you. The only downside is the sound of traffic from the nearby road. The water can be very cool but it is refreshing on a hot summer evening.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Jul 2023

A hidden gem at the edge of Steilacoom. The trails are well tended and low population. You can get down to the water where the actual creek is and see many varieties of bird. The only shame is that on the non-trail side, it's private land and people have left random pieces of lawn furniture.

★★★★☆ — Kyle , Apr 2019

It was beautiful. Perfect fishing and nice little spots for swimming. Fun hike and walk back down stream.

★★★★★ — Shelia , Jun 2019

Amazing scenery and a few different trails to spend hours of walking around at a moderate pace. I've been going there for years and even got some amazing pictures while there.

★★★★★ — Kyle , Feb 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Fun, beautiful, but my toddler didn't care for the inclines.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitepiercecountywa.gov

Where to find Chambers Creek Canyon

Chambers Creek Trail, Lakewood, WA 98498

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Running trails near Lakewood

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Lakewood, WA

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, a view of the Puget Sound, and a creek that's good for wading.

under a mile away

Chambers Creek Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,973 reviews

University Place, WA

3 miLoopPavedScenic

Expansive grassy park with playground equipment and picnic tables, plus an off-leash dog park.

under a mile away

Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 831 reviews

University Place, WA

4 miLoopMixedScenic

Hike-friendly site for families, solo adventurers and pooches, featuring a sandy beach and a park.

under a mile away

Waughop Lake Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

Lakewood, WA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet area featuring a paved walkway around a serene lake and an off-leash area for dogs.

1.5 miles away

Sunnyside Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,936 reviews

Steilacoom, WA

PavedScenic

Park with 1400 ft. of shoreline plus a playground, volleyball court, trails & picnic facilities.

1.6 miles away

Ft. Steilacoom Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Lakewood, WA

PavedDog-friendly

Big public space with playground and off-leash dog area.

1.6 miles away

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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.