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Harvey Manning Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 226 Google reviews · Running trail in Renton, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harvey Manning Trailhead'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.
Hiking area featuring a handful of different loops plus views of Lake Washington and Mount Baker.
What runners say about Harvey Manning Trailhead
“You’ll be mostly walking in dense forest which is beautiful, but then you also have the viewpoint from where you can ser Sammammish lake.”
“It wasn't long down the trail until I was blanketed in peaceful silence punctuated by the hustle & bustle of forest bird life.”
“Dog friendly, although one of my dogs had a little trouble with the bridge due to slipperiness, thankfully he was on a harness.”
A very relaxing afternoon hike. No worries of getting lost as it is in the middle of everything but it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. Many trails to roam around on that can easily take you for ten miles or more, of you like...
Wonderful hiking place made in honor of a great mountaineer! If you can get away from the roar of the I-90, it’s a very serene and spiritual place. Highly recommend, though the parking lot is not open in winter or so I found.
Beautiful place on a snow filled sunny day. Great place for the dog to run, and hardly anyone else there.
Hiked here for the first time couple months ago but forgot to review. The trails were muddy then but now they should be clearing up with the constant sun we are getting. Great hike around cougar mountain found geocaches as well on our hike, not much elevation change except one hill but then it flattens out.
Trail conditions & character
“You’ll be mostly walking in dense forest which is beautiful, but then you also have the viewpoint from where you can ser Sammammish lake.”
“Parking sucks, but the rest of the park is beautiful, varied terrain hiking, with goid signage and some cool sights.”
“Dog friendly, although one of my dogs had a little trouble with the bridge due to slipperiness, thankfully he was on a harness.”
“The trails were muddy then but now they should be clearing up with the constant sun we are getting.”
“Great hike around cougar mountain found geocaches as well on our hike, not much elevation change except one hill but then it flattens out.”
“It wasn't long down the trail until I was blanketed in peaceful silence punctuated by the hustle & bustle of forest bird life.”
Plan your run at Harvey Manning Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewta.org
- Phone(206) 625-1367
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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