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Honey Dew Creek Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Renton, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
2 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Honey Dew Creek 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.

Mixed2 miOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastHillyTrailhead parking

Easy trail featuring a creek with abundant vegetation, for families and dogs alike.

What runners say about Honey Dew Creek Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (97 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Very small hike, clean, through a tiny canyon.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful place, I love it and my dog is very happy walking there.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Easy hike with the pooch and never crowded or many people to be seen.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 7 mentions

“:) The babbling creek serenaded us the entire route, and the generous wide path allowed my dog to walk happily around me.”

Very pretty trail. It is an old gravel road, so it's wide and easy to walk. Parking at the trailhead is non-existent, but a short walk from the main road where is plenty of street parking. Great fall colors this time of year.

★★★★★ — John , Oct 2022

Awesome find and trail about 13 mins from us. My dog and I loved the short hike here along the greenery and the creek. You'll just have to find some street parking. Some sections can be a bit mushy after rain.

★★★★★ — Nishant , Apr 2024

The trail is spectacular, not very steep so perfect for beginners. The creek is very calming and there are lots of interesting rocks

★★★★★ — Tien , Jan 2024

Lives up to a 'honeydew' as we were fully surrounded by a canopy of greens! :) The babbling creek serenaded us the entire route, and the generous wide path allowed my dog to walk happily around me. Seems the trail can be entered from a blocked gate with no signs or from a neighborhood area.

★★★★★ — Christine , Jun 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 14 mentions

“:) The babbling creek serenaded us the entire route, and the generous wide path allowed my dog to walk happily around me.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“It can get very muddy and parking is extremely limited, only enough room for a few cars to park along the side of the road.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“There's a slight hill you go down to get to the hike itself, which isn't too bad walking up it when you go back.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful place, I love it and my dog is very happy walking there.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“It can get very muddy and parking is extremely limited, only enough room for a few cars to park along the side of the road.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The trail is pretty quick and flat along the creek.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Honey Dew Creek Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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 Honey Dew Creek Trailhead

2500-2642 NE 27th St, Renton, WA 98056

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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.