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Gold Creek County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodinville, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Gold Creek County 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.

Crushed gravelShadedDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Gold Creek County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (104 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“This park is small but quaint shaded and has real restrooms Clean, cold and clear water rolls through the park.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“I would give it a fine 5 ⭐️, if I wasn’t almost 70 yrs old, knee surgeries, fused back etc I love that it was shady on a day too hot to be out of the shade.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet and tucked away, this walking path offers ample room to take in old(er) growth scenery.”

Building seems defunct but plenty of parking and the trails are maintained. Trails are rolling hills as the park has a ravine down the middle. Nice, quiet place for a walk, just look out for the horse pies! Gold Creek Equestrian Center is up the road and it appears they use they use the trails as well. 👍

★★★★★ — Andy , Sep 2018

Nice park with walking trails in Woodinville. Trails are maintained well, just watch your step since it's also a horse trail. The new garden at the bottom came out so lovely and is a great spot to have a picnic.

★★★★★ — Samantha , Aug 2022

Steep incline to start, then flattens out a bit. Amazing views and serene environment immediately. Great walk/hike 🥾

★★★★★ — J , Jun 2024

I would give it a fine 5 ⭐️, if I wasn’t almost 70 yrs old, knee surgeries, fused back etc I love that it was shady on a day too hot to be out of the shade. I “forgot” how careful one needs to be on certain type trails.

★★★★☆ — A , Aug 2023

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 14 mentions

“It’s very steep going right up the biggest hill trail sort of to the R & behind the Girls Club Lodge(?”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“Parking can be found at the lower end of the park, with connecting trails to surrounding neighborhoods at the upper/Eastern parts of the park.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“I would give it a fine 5 ⭐️, if I wasn’t almost 70 yrs old, knee surgeries, fused back etc I love that it was shady on a day too hot to be out of the shade.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“This park is small but quaint shaded and has real restrooms Clean, cold and clear water rolls through the park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Ok for kids who can walk well on gravel, but there will also be dogs and maybe horses too, so plan to carry them sometimes.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet and tucked away, this walking path offers ample room to take in old(er) growth scenery.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Ok for kids who can walk well on gravel, but there will also be dogs and maybe horses too, so plan to carry them sometimes.”

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Plan your run at Gold Creek County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitekingcountyexecutivehorsecouncil.org
  • Phone+1 425-869-2761

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 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 Gold Creek County Park

16020 148th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072

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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.