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Clarks Creek Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 305 Google reviews · Running trail in Puyallup, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clarks Creek 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.
Family-friendly park with baseball fields, tennis courts and a dog park.
What runners say about Clarks Creek Park North
“The Puyallup Loop Trail is more of a true hike than a simple walk, winding through a beautiful forest.”
Excellent trail network and beautiful scenery along Clark Creek. Well groomed trails and great signage for Puyallup Loop. There is ample parking, restrooms, ball fields, and dog park. The main trail follows Clark Creek and features some large Douglas Fir trees and has some serious undulations for an urban park.
This place is a Beautiful exciting place to spend the day. Tennis courts and exercise places to workout and become physically fit. Also a wonderful place to go hiking in nature. Following the trails way back and up. Hard hikes and very soft walks. Places to stretching in the grass...
One of my favorite places to visit when I need nearby nature therapy 🌲 Dog park, creek, hiking, pickleball/tennis, field for frisbee or a game of catch--there are so many things you can do here! A gem in Puyallup.
Seen a beautiful owl perched on a branch on top of dead man creek trail. This park has about 4 miles worth of trails and a gated dog run. There are creeks that run through the woods, a tennis court, covered bbq/picnic area with tables and benches and charcoal grills and play ground.
Trail conditions & character
“The Puyallup Loop Trail is more of a true hike than a simple walk, winding through a beautiful forest.”
“The five mile loop is a great hike for being within the city and allows dog.”
“The Puyallup Loop Trail is more of a true hike than a simple walk, winding through a beautiful forest.”
“When exploring the deeper, rugged trails in the South park near Maplewood Springs, keep an eye out for hidden concrete ruins tucked among the ferns.”
“Unlike many nearby trails, it’s not a wide gravel or paved path, expect narrower uneven stretches and a more natural tread.”
“There is ample parking, restrooms, ball fields, and dog park.”
“There is ample parking, restrooms, ball fields, and dog park.”
Plan your run at Clarks Creek Park North
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepuyallupwa.gov
- Phone(253) 841-5457
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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