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Cushman Trail - Borgen Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Gig Harbor, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Cushman Trail - Borgen Trail Head'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.

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What runners say about Cushman Trail - Borgen Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The best walk ever! Great workout sense there are hills! I love the little signs that look like road signs it's so cute! Crosswalks are included! Only bummer is it's right next the the 16. Start from either end. Paved path with road lines lol!!

★★★★★ — Benjamin , Jul 2025

The northernmost trailhead for the Cushman Trail so far. The powerline trail is walkable north of here with a small creek running through it when you get close to the hospital.

★★★★★ — Brian , May 2019

The north part of the trail has 7%,8%,&10% grade hills. Great if you have an ebike. The south trailhead off of 14th Ave is not crowded, at least during the week. And also flat for 2 mi. No bathroom at south end.

★★★★★ — Jo , Jul 2023

Really enjoyed this paved trail. We ride our ebikes here for the first time. Lots of hills but really enjoyable. Looking forward to riding here more.

★★★★★ — Cheri , Jul 2024

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“The trail between here and the Grandview trailhead has some hills so it is both more fun and more challenging to ride than the section near the bridge to Grandview.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The south trailhead off of 14th Ave is not crowded, at least during the week.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Very nice paved trail with no steep incline for the first mile or so.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Super clean, very peaceful, its gig harbor so the people are nice and friendly.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“No bathroom at south end.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Cushman Trail - Borgen Trail Head

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitegigharborwa.gov

Where to find Cushman Trail - Borgen Trail Head

Cushman Trail, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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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.