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Lewis & Clark Festival Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 280 Google reviews · Running trail in The Dalles, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lewis & Clark Festival 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.
Attractive, dog-friendly grassy space featuring an amphitheater and fountain, plus events.
What runners say about Lewis & Clark Festival Park
“It's a nice park, with clean bathrooms, drinking fountains, and a nice big grassy area.”
“A stunning, atmospheric and very cozy place for long walks.”
We picked up some dinner and drove to the park, sat at one of the picnic tables and enjoyed our food in a nice setting. There is some road noise as the interstate is right next to the park They provide free Level 2 electric car charging at the park that we were able to take advantage off.
It's pretty. The park is tucked into a weird spot in town. There are interesting historical locations nearby. The art installation is interesting. It's a funky little park. I think it's worth walking around, but it's not really a "destination" kind of park. But it's cool.
Good view, good walk for all eges! Highway right there, but still cool to walk in the steps back in time.
This is such a beautiful to relax at. Usability is amazing, I’ve take an elderly client of mine down the dock ramp in a wheel chair with very little issue (iykyk how wheelchairs be). The walking path to the other park mostly smooth pavement, and if you don’t mind the hwy next to it, it’s great for running on.
Trail conditions & character
“A stunning, atmospheric and very cozy place for long walks.”
“It's a nice park, with clean bathrooms, drinking fountains, and a nice big grassy area.”
“It's a nice park, with clean bathrooms, drinking fountains, and a nice big grassy area.”
Plan your run at Lewis & Clark Festival 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitethedalles.org
- Phone(541) 296-5481
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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