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Del Fairfax Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Harbor, Washington · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Del Fairfax Preserve 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.

What runners say about Del Fairfax Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Cute simple trail my dog & I enjoyed. Very nice relaxing walk to & around the field. Very clean. Not busy at all. The 2nd pic is the view from the bench. We'll definitely be going back.

★★★★★ — Chey , Jan 2023

Nice local area to hike with minimal people. It's just nice to get out and hike in nature. Relax, be in no hurry, stop and take a deep breath and say this is nice.

★★★★☆ — M , Jun 2022

Great place for a short trail walk, they also have signs for some of the local growing flora.

★★★★★ — Melanie , Aug 2022

It is a nice little walk. We didn't see much wild life. It was pleasant outing

★★★★☆ — Tammy , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

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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.
  • Websitewclt.org
  • Phone+1 360-222-3310
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Where to find Del Fairfax Preserve

1817 Zylstra Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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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 Something out of date?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.