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Hartwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Washougal, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hartwood 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 gravelLoopHillyRestrooms

Dog-friendly park with farm-themed playground equipment like a tractor and corn stalks.

What runners say about Hartwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (129 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Plenty of space for kids to run around, the toy structures are interesting and their bathroom was clean!”

Amazing park for kids 3 and up. We utilize the field right next to the playground with the littles play. There is a disc golf course and a gravel walking path as well that goes a good distance. It's a very tranquil spot. There is a parking lot, and a porta-potty that was very clean (can't guarantee this of course).

★★★★★ — Ava , Aug 2023

Good country themed community park with a smaller playground that is great for smaller children. There's a short gravel trail that crosses a creek. Perfect for a leisurely walk with your four-legged best friend. The views are quite nice as well.

★★★★☆ — Heath , Mar 2020

Disk Golf and a trail loop in this park. Sitting above Washougal along a green belt, this park is part of a hill. It offers a nice playground with a farm theme and tracker too. The tail loop has a fair bit of elevation change and connection to Camp Park. Be sure to watch to Owls.

★★★★☆ — Jered , Aug 2025

This park is great! Plenty of space for kids to run around, the toy structures are interesting and their bathroom was clean!

★★★★★ — Katy , Apr 2026

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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 5 mentions

“What they do have is a really cool play version of a tractor, a pig pen, and stalks of corn for kids to climb on.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“However there isn't year around bathroom facilities, which is limited to just a port-a-potty in nicer months.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“There is a disc golf course and a gravel walking path as well that goes a good distance.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Disk Golf and a trail loop in this park.”

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Plan your run at Hartwood 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 360-835-2662

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 Hartwood Park

2211 49th St, Washougal, WA 98671

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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.