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Green River Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 6.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Green River Natural Area'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.
Scenic riverside trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding in a park-like setting.
What runners say about Green River Natural Area
“This is a beautiful short loop with access points to the Green River.”
Another great Winter hike alternative if you want to stretch your legs and snow is keeping you from enjoying the Higher elevations.
From the parking area to the river is over a mile down hill. Once at the bottom really no signs pointing you in the direction of the river. There is a wall of trees and bushes. Going basically straight through what looks like it could have been a parking lot we were able to find a path to the river.
Green River Natural Area is a nice natural area to visit and photograph. Nice walking trails to Green River. Can hear the sounds from birds.
I grew up going here with my horses and motorcycles ( back then, you could ride without issues) it's a great place that I have the best memories at riding with my friends as children. For the People complaining about horse poop...... it's always been a place that us horse people would ride at.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful short loop with access points to the Green River.”
“Nice quiet tree-covered trails Two trees recently fell and blocked the path but it's otherwise nicely maintained Limited parking”
“Another great Winter hike alternative if you want to stretch your legs and snow is keeping you from enjoying the Higher elevations.”
“This is a beautiful short loop with access points to the Green River.”
Plan your run at Green River Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance6.5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitekingcounty.gov
- Phone(206) 477-4527
- Social Facebook
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