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Gazzam Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Bainbridge Island, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Gazzam Lake'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.

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Scenic

What runners say about Gazzam Lake

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (36 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We went here to. See how a lake could have such poor ratings. Okay, so the lake is a glorified pond, but it has many lily pads and is quite charming in its own special way. There are well marked foot trails that are a pleasant way to walk down to Lake and through some pretty wooded areas.

★★★★★ — Pat , Sep 2019

Mostly wetlands with not a lot of open water. Worth hiking to for the scenery!

★★★★★ — Nathan , Jan 2024

Beautifully maintained trails that can provide a full day’s worth of wondering. Wide enough to not be a concern when running into people (not that it was too busy to really worry!)

★★★★★ — Tucker , Dec 2021

Great trails to run, walk with family, or hike to Puget Sound water views of Olympic Mountains. Quiet and peaceful.

★★★★★ — David , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 36 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Great trails to run, walk with family, or hike to Puget Sound water views of Olympic Mountains.”

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Plan your run at Gazzam Lake

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.

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 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 Gazzam Lake

Gazzam Lake Park and Wildlife Preserve Trail, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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Running trails near Bainbridge Island

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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.