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Forest Trail Park

4 ★★★★☆ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Forest Trail Park'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.

What runners say about Forest Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (53 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Brought my choc lab and he and a clients German shep had such a great time. The entire place was fenced and I didn't have to worry while I worked. Removed some trees and spent some time until my boy was worn out and the truck got stuck. With the help of a tractor and more weight in the truck we were on our way.

★★★★★ — Steve , Feb 2020

Nice fairways, beautiful greens, very well maintained. If your plan on walking this course bring a big bottle of water, they dont have any water to refill along the way but you can find a house along the course to fill up at at.

★★★★☆ — Dicky , Sep 2019

the trail isn't marked, but you can run through a paved path through a golf course. It was a pleasant run through a suburban housing development.

★★★★★ — Geoff , Dec 2023

Use to walk here all the time. Its a memeorable walk and would recommend to anyone.

★★★★★ — Colton , Jul 2025

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Plan your run at Forest Trail Park

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.
  • Websitearlingtonwa.gov
  • Phone+1 360-403-3448

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Forest Trail Park

18005 Oxford Dr, Arlington, WA 98223

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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.