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Foothills Trailhead - Enumclaw

4.6 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Enumclaw, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Foothills Trailhead - Enumclaw'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.

PavedOpen 24hScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Hiking area featuring serene forests and uphill and downhill trails.

What runners say about Foothills Trailhead - Enumclaw

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (81 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Nice people on this trail, it's clean, it's nicely paved it's perfect for biking walking or even skateboards or roller skates.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Safe, beautiful trail, you see families, singles, young old, with dogs, riding bikes or scooters, all have 1 thing in common.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Such a peaceful trail with easy parking in multiple areas and beautiful views!”

Flat, paved path that borders Highway 410 between Enumclaw and Buckley. It now crosses the White River into Buckley. The trail continues for many miles to other towns in the foothills area. My only negative is that some parking areas are targets for vandals and thieves.

★★★★☆ — Ed , Jan 2025

First time on the trail, really nice area awesome day for in the middle of January. The trail has portable restrooms and next to the Arbor are a couple picnic tables. Everybody was extremely friendly and a lot of families walking the trail.

★★★★★ — Danny , Jan 2019

Nice people on this trail, it's clean, it's nicely paved it's perfect for biking walking or even skateboards or roller skates. It has many spots that you can veer off the trail to find seclusion. It goes until the white river area by buckley.

★★★★★ — Raleigh , Apr 2021

Such a peaceful trail with easy parking in multiple areas and beautiful views!

★★★★★ — Danica , Jul 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 11 mentions

“There are different places you can park so if one parking lot is full you can always go to one of the other ones and start there.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Safe, beautiful trail, you see families, singles, young old, with dogs, riding bikes or scooters, all have 1 thing in common.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The trail has portable restrooms and next to the Arbor are a couple picnic tables.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Such a peaceful trail with easy parking in multiple areas and beautiful views!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Nice people on this trail, it's clean, it's nicely paved it's perfect for biking walking or even skateboards or roller skates.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Trail is always clean and it's stroller friendly.”

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Plan your run at Foothills Trailhead - Enumclaw

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityofenumclaw.net
  • Phone+1 360-825-3594

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Foothills Trailhead - Enumclaw

Washington 410 &, SE 456th St, Enumclaw, WA 98022

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Running trails near Enumclaw

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

McFarland Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 193 reviews

Enumclaw, WA

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Relaxed playground with slides, swings and basketball hoops, as well as a baseball field.

1.5 miles away

Cal Magnusson Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Enumclaw, WA

MixedScenic

Challenging woodland trail (with parking and restrooms) featuring a fire lookout and mountain views.

1.5 miles away

Pinnacle Peak

4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

Enumclaw, WA

Crushed gravelScenic

1.8 miles away

Pinnacle Peak Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 260 reviews

Enumclaw, WA

1.5 miCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Trail-studded 1.5-mile trek on an 1,804-foot mountain with views of Mount Rainier.

1.8 miles away

Foothills Trail (Buckley)

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Buckley, WA

2.7 miles away

Foothills Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Buckley, WA

PavedDog-friendly

4.8 miles away

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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.