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Garfield Nature Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Running trail in Olympia, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Garfield Nature 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.
Short, pretty trail through a lush ravine, featuring a foot-friendly stream.
What runners say about Garfield Nature Trail Park
“Takes about 15 minutes if you are at an average pace and beautiful throughout.”
“Beautiful and quiet when we went so I didn't see a lot of foot traffic.”
Deep wooded ravine path that runs from Rogers Street to West Bay Drive. Stairs are in good condition. Just enough foot traffic to feel not too isolated down in there. We parked on the side street (Conger Ave) but plan to use the West Bay Park lot and enter from that side next time.
Great for kids! My 2.5 year old made the hike down on her own. The way back up is a bit steep, but only for .30 miles. From the trail head to waters edge is .60 miles. Packed into that short distance is a ton of nature to explore! There is no parking lot at the head, just park on the road.
I walk my dog on this trail almost every day. Such a beautiful little trail in the middle of the neighborhood!
Went here with my 18 month old son. Google dropped us randomly so we had to find the entrance. Turns out we found the one with a ton of steps. This place is NOT accessible to strollers, just in case you are wondering (we even have the rugged type).
Trail conditions & character
“Takes about 15 minutes if you are at an average pace and beautiful throughout.”
“Note: there is a very steep set of stairs leading to West Bay / leading up to the Westside, use caution if you have any mobility issues.”
“6 mile through a ravine with the western trailhead located off of N.”
“I brought my dogs and found the trail extremely easy to walk.”
“Beautiful and quiet when we went so I didn't see a lot of foot traffic.”
“This place is NOT accessible to strollers, just in case you are wondering (we even have the rugged type).”
Plan your run at Garfield Nature 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.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- 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.
- Websiteolympiawa.gov
- Phone+1 360-753-8380
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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