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Hidden Cove Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Bainbridge Island, Washington · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Hidden 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Quiet park featuring a dock, swimming, paddle boarding, and picnic areas.

What runners say about Hidden Cove Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (114 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful little hidden gem of a park that is well kept and clean.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“In the middle of many boat docks, but quiet and next to Bainbridge Rec boating location.”

This is a sweet little park with a dock for hanging out, and it has 2 swim ladders. No cleats for dinghies, but you can tie to the walkway and get your pup to shore. The park has a very short hiking trail leading to a quiet Bainbridge country road. There is a bathroom at the park and a couple of benches....

★★★★☆ — Jayne , Jul 2020

Took the kids here for a brief evening dip to jump in the water off the dock. They enjoyed it and we found a little spot were we were away from the obnoxious teens (17-19) that were wrestling, running and throwing each other violently into the water...

★★★★☆ — Dk , Sep 2022

Beautiful park. Small and very scenic. Great place to launch a paddle board or kayak...fabulous. parking available for approx 10 cars. Dirt lot.

★★★★★ — Wendee , Sep 2021

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 14 mentions

“Plenty of parking, picnic tables, a dock usable for water access if kayaking, and the best water views.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“In the middle of many boat docks, but quiet and next to Bainbridge Rec boating location.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Plenty of parking, picnic tables, a dock usable for water access if kayaking, and the best water views.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The bathroom has a flush toilet but it was sadly clogged the day I went, hope it isn't always like that.”

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Plan your run at Hidden Cove 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitebiparks.org

Hours

Monday 4 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 4 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 4 AM–9 PM
Thursday 4 AM–9 PM
Friday 4 AM–9 PM
Saturday 4 AM–9 PM
Sunday 4 AM–9 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 Hidden Cove Park

8588 NE Hidden Cove Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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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.