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Dabbler's Marsh Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Forest Grove, Oregon · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Dabbler's Marsh Trail'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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LoopTrailhead parking

What runners say about Dabbler's Marsh Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Very enjoyable place walking and watching all the wildlife. We are 80+ and feel safe walking here.

★★★★★ — Carolyn , Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 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.

🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Dabbler's Marsh Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitefernhillnts.org
  • Phone+1 503-681-3600

Where to find Dabbler's Marsh Trail

Fernhill Wetlands Nature Trail, Forest Grove, OR 97116

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Running trails near Forest Grove

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

Fernhill Wetlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 668 reviews

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LoopMixedShadedScenic

Bird-spotting refuge (where dogs and bikes are not allowed) featuring walking trails, picnic tables, wetlands and waterfalls.

under a mile away

Fernhill Wetlands Nature Trail

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Bard Park

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Recreational area with basketball hoops and a playground, plus covered picnic tables for outings.

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Harleman Park

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Ball fields and basketball courts in a laid-back space also offering picnic tables and play structures.

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Forest Grove Loop Trail

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Dairy Creek Park

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Dog-friendly

Featuring baseball and soccer fields, as well as a disc-golf course, this park has many activities.

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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.