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Hathaway Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 363 Google reviews · Running trail in Washougal, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Hathaway 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.

ShadedStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Spacious, clean park featuring playgrounds for kids of all ages, plus sports fields and a riverfront.

What runners say about Hathaway Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (363 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Cute and clean park with playsets and swings for little toddlers and another set of each for bigger kids.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The playground is nostalgic, the pickleball court is fun with a welcoming and kind community and the park overall is very beautiful, especially lower Hathaway!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“There's not much shade on the play structure.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“There is also a walking path for those who enjoy a quiet walk with your dog or better half.”

What a great environment for the whole !!! Across from Hathaway Elementary School. Has in park BBQ grills, gazebos, playground, and a pickle ball court on the upper part of the park. There is also a walking path for those who enjoy a quiet walk with your dog or better half.

★★★★★ — Sean , May 2024

Nice park, nice okay structure. Sometimes bathrooms are open. There's not much shade on the play structure.

★★★★☆ — Staishanadinevlogs , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 363 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There are a few outhouses for your bathroom needs but I have found that they unfortunately lack soap or hand sanitizers.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“There is also a walking path for those who enjoy a quiet walk with your dog or better half.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“There's not much shade on the play structure.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Most locals don't even know about this place it's kinda shallow in some areas but there's always parking and enough room on the beach there”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Wheelchair/stroller access to play area.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Hathaway Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Phone+1 360-835-8501

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Hathaway Park

732 25th 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.