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Getchell Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Stevens, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Getchell Trail Head'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.
Paved trail leading to Lake Cassidy with parking and restrooms, suitable for hiking and biking.
What runners say about Getchell Trail Head
“During the summer there is a decent amount of shade.”
I walked about two miles south from this trailhead & back again. The pier on the lake was a lovely place to stop, and had a nice bench. There is a portypotty at the getchell trailhead & another at the lake access -- very convenient!
Easy n peaceful trail. I just did few miles but i like it so much. Totally fine for kids n bikes. There are some parking spots although that snot enough.
The parking lot is not paved but when I was there, many parking spots were available. I then walked south for 30 minutes and back again. There are plenty of trees for shade. Lots of birds. If you walk far enough, you won't hear noise from traffic. There were a lot of people biking, so be aware of your surroundings.
Nice paved walking trail in either direction here. Some shade, some sun. DON'T LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR. My cousin had a window break-in there. Lets of trees down from the last storm. They have been sawed up and are off the trail but give a dramatic idea of what a windstorm can do.
Trail conditions & character
“The Trail Head is an awesome place to start a walk, there's lots of parking and it's really close to hi way 9.”
“The parking lot is not paved but when I was there, many parking spots were available.”
“It's a peaceful walk through the woods except your walking on a nice flat surface that I believe used to be where the tracks for the Rail Road lay.”
“During the summer there is a decent amount of shade.”
Plan your run at Getchell Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Running trails near Lake Stevens
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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