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Hawley Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Bainbridge Island, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hawley Cove 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.
Beach and park reached via a boardwalk and a trail, offering ferry views.
What runners say about Hawley Cove Park
“Well-maintained trails with wheelchair accessibility at the end of Hawley Way NE - some are boardwalk style; others are basically more well-trodden paths.”
“It's beautiful, full of wildlife, most of the staff and rangers are super friendly, and there's a lot of history there.”
“All-in-all, a peaceful environment with diverse wildlife, rocky/sedimentary beaches and an abundance of driftwood (good place to sit).”
I’m from the east coast. Our beaches are hot, windy, and very sandy. This was my first time coming to the west coast and I had to see what the the beaches were like here. Never in a million years would I have ever guessed it would have been this beautiful. While there I met nice people and always felt safe.
We took the ferry across with our dog. This little park was worth the few minutes of driving. Not too far to get down there. A cute little boardwalk, skunk cabbage beside the walkway, and leads to the beach. We sat their & watched the waves. Our dog stroller had an easy time on the path until just at the beach.
Many ways to get to this park, but walking from Wing Point Way leads you through a small forest trail, that opens up at the end, to a view of the ferries coming and going. Depending on tide levels, you can walk all the way toward Winslow along the shoreline. Or you can just sit and watch the boats, with Mt.
Lovely, lush greenery and public beach access within walking distance from the ferry. Well-maintained trails with wheelchair accessibility at the end of Hawley Way NE - some are boardwalk style; others are basically more well-trodden paths.
Trail conditions & character
“Many ways to get to this park, but walking from Wing Point Way leads you through a small forest trail, that opens up at the end, to a view of the ferries coming and going.”
“All-in-all, a peaceful environment with diverse wildlife, rocky/sedimentary beaches and an abundance of driftwood (good place to sit).”
“The park sits in front of a neighborhood and while there is no actual parking lot, there are several on-street parking spaces in front of the sign where you can pull over.”
“Well-maintained trails with wheelchair accessibility at the end of Hawley Way NE - some are boardwalk style; others are basically more well-trodden paths.”
“Well-maintained trails with wheelchair accessibility at the end of Hawley Way NE - some are boardwalk style; others are basically more well-trodden paths.”
“All-in-all, a peaceful environment with diverse wildlife, rocky/sedimentary beaches and an abundance of driftwood (good place to sit).”
Plan your run at Hawley Cove Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
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