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Ivor Davies Park (north entrance)

4.3 ★★★★☆ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Molalla, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Ivor Davies Park (north entrance)'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.

1 miScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Park featuring benches, picnic tables, and a walking trail, as well as a disc golf course.

What runners say about Ivor Davies Park (north entrance)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“But all the same, beautiful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“It used to be so quiet and so peaceful, but now even on the nastiest weather days there are at least a couple families here.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

Nice, flat walk. Stroller friendly. Fishing pond with dock. Not a loop. Approximately 1 mile total. Parking at the nirth entrance only. There are BBq grills, Picnic tables, a grassy field and pavilion about 1/4 mile in at the fishing pond.

★★★★☆ — Gretchen , Jan 2021

Gosh I really like this trail! I'm from out of town & have been coming to this area about once a week. I was looking for a place to jog & was recommended this park. After looking at photo reviews I was skeptical about if it was what I was looking for but it absolutely was!

★★★★☆ — Lindsey , Feb 2024

It's a really nice walk local to a lot of people in Molalla, and it quickly makes you feel like you're way out in nature. At times when it's really busy, it can be crowded and not a great expierence for personal down time. But all the same, beautiful.

★★★★☆ — Tryce , Oct 2019

Nice park with easy to walk paths. Good for anyone wanting a stroll and not a vigorous hike. GPS often takes you to parts of the park where there is no parking so be sure to use the entrance closest to main St.

★★★★☆ — Dannie , Feb 2022

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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 6 mentions

“The trail wraps around the edge of the whole park & there's a deck that overlooks the lake.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“It is a great please to run walk ride your bike and bring kids and dogs”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“It used to be so quiet and so peaceful, but now even on the nastiest weather days there are at least a couple families here.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“GPS often takes you to parts of the park where there is no parking so be sure to use the entrance closest to main St.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Nice parking along the street, paved walk away is great for a stroller or a bike.”

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Plan your run at Ivor Davies Park (north entrance)

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance1 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

Hours

Monday 12 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–12 am

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 Ivor Davies Park (north entrance)

690 E 5th St, Molalla, OR 97038

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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.