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Farrell's Marsh North Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Steilacoom, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Farrell's Marsh North Trailhead'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.

Trailhead parking

What runners say about Farrell's Marsh North Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Not very large, parking is minimal, but the trails were well maintained for the most part.”

Small parking area can fit about three cars and more long the neighborhood street. The entrance quickly opens up to several differnt trails after walking about 500m. Great looping trails with plenty of access to several parts of the marsh and wildlife. Easy place for kids to explore!

★★★★★ — Eric , Jan 2021

Great little park where you least expect it. Beautiful all year round. The trails are well-maintained, it has a wide variety of plantlife as well as birds.

★★★★★ — Kizzume , Apr 2021

Love the park. The parking is a bit tight but each entrance has several spots. Nice walking paths. Clean park.

★★★★☆ — Van , Aug 2021

It's a simple marsh area. Not very large, parking is minimal, but the trails were well maintained for the most part. There was one small section that was under water.

★★★★☆ — James , Apr 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Not very large, parking is minimal, but the trails were well maintained for the most part.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websitetownofsteilacoom.org
  • Phone(253) 581-1912

Hours

Monday 5 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5 AM–8 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 5 AM–8 PM
Sunday 5 AM–8 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 Farrell's Marsh North Trailhead

1302 Chambers St, Steilacoom, WA 98388

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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.