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Dry Canyon Park & Trail System

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Redmond, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Dry Canyon Park & Trail System'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.

MixedLoopDog-friendlyStroller / ADAFlat & fast

Paved and dirt trails of varying lengths for jogging and mountain biking, plus picnic spots and a park for kids.

What runners say about Dry Canyon Park & Trail System

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (79 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“nice trail walked the dog i wish people ewould clean up after there animals we do.”

The dry canyon is has one of the best trails in Redmond, the paved path is very smooth and clean, great for skating or cycling and the dirt single track that weaves along the east and west side from north to south is fantastic especially for trail running and Mt.

★★★★★ — Issac , Jul 2023

The trails are great! You have a variety of single tracks, two tracks, and paved trails to walk, hike, run, mountain bike, or horseback ride on. All of the trails are easily accessible and the city has done a great job improving the system with maps and signs. One of the best attractions in Redmond.

★★★★★ — Larry , Jun 2020

Super pretty trail, even a runner can hang out with mountain bikers and not be in the way. There are so many cool bike paths too! If you are into working out with stairs.... there is a massive group of stairs too! Haha

★★★★★ — Jessica , Dec 2023

Great place right in town. Enjoyed a morning walk along the canyon wall. There is a nice paved trail but I like to walk the dirt trails along the canyon wall.

★★★★★ — James , Jun 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“You have a variety of single tracks, two tracks, and paved trails to walk, hike, run, mountain bike, or horseback ride on.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“You have a variety of single tracks, two tracks, and paved trails to walk, hike, run, mountain bike, or horseback ride on.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“nice trail walked the dog i wish people ewould clean up after there animals we do.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“Love this place, great trails, kept nice, so accessible, great for all ages and just a great part of this neighborhood!”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Flat hike / jog / walk / bike path.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Dry Canyon Park & Trail System

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

Hours

Monday 6 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–9:30 pm
Friday 6 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–9:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Dry Canyon Park & Trail System

Unnamed Road, Redmond, OR 97756

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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.