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Hermanson Pond

4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodburn, Oregon · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Hermanson Pond'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.

Open 24hScenicQuiet

Quaint park featuring a pond, walking trails and a bench for bird-watching.

What runners say about Hermanson Pond

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (78 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Still a quick beautiful walk with lots of waterfowl.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“In a chaotic busy city, this little peaceful pond can deliver time to rest and reflect.”

Well-kept walking path. On our walk we witnessed quite a bit of duck carnage alongside the path. Just the "circle of life", but the pond water itself looked quite dirty. Still, it is a good place to go for a stroll or power walk.

★★★★☆ — Terry , Nov 2022

Great little place in town to walk with the family and see some ducks and geese. Lots of babies in early summer.

★★★★☆ — Bree , Jul 2021

Cute little trail, quite and a hidden gem, good for pets and kids also.

★★★★★ — S , Oct 2019

Local lake. Enjoy the fowl during my jogs. Not much of a hike, but nice and peaceful.

★★★★★ — Ekat , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 78 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“A great place to view waterfowl like ducks and geese.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“In a chaotic busy city, this little peaceful pond can deliver time to rest and reflect.”

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Plan your run at Hermanson Pond

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Hermanson Pond

875 Hermanson St, Woodburn, OR 97071

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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.