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Interurban South Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Fife, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Interurban South 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.
Paved trail, mostly flat and 5-mile round-trip, for biking and walking through neighborhoods.
What runners say about Interurban South Trailhead
“Beautiful trail for how short it is; there are a few scenic vegetation points (such as flowing water), and a nice (yet old) barrier that blocks off a large drop.”
“There are parts of the trail that are not shaded, so it can get hot.”
I loved that this is a paved, pretty smooth path and is surrounded by beautiful trees. Part of it does go right alongside the freeway and you have to cut across streets
A very scenic trail, starts to get very green and lush after about the first mile from the Interurban South Trailhead. Great for a nice relaxing stroll.
This trail is a great place for a hike or run. The trail is a little more than 2.5 miles up if you start at the 70th avenue trailhead in Fife. The ascent up lasts for about three quarters of the trail, but it's not too steep anywhere along the trail.
Trailhead is now on the north side of the parking lot, away from the intersection and Emish market, and weaves through the construction site before joining up with the main trail
Trail conditions & character
“Nice walk; paved pathway with several access points, so you can start in different places.”
“Trailhead is now on the north side of the parking lot, away from the intersection and Emish market, and weaves through the construction site before joining up with the main trail”
“Beautiful trail for how short it is; there are a few scenic vegetation points (such as flowing water), and a nice (yet old) barrier that blocks off a large drop.”
“But, be aware that some people walk their dogs off-leash and refuse to leash up even when asked politely.”
“the beginning is through a construction area near I5, but it gets into a wooded ravine pretty quickly.”
“The ascent up lasts for about three quarters of the trail, but it's not too steep anywhere along the trail.”
“But the canopy covered parts are pleasant and the concrete is smooth and flat.”
“Quiet and a little off the busy main roads.”
Plan your run at Interurban South Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefifewa.gov
- Phone(253) 922-2489
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