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Little Mountain Park South Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Mount Vernon, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Little Mountain Park South Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Little Mountain Park South Trailhead
If this is your first time using this lot, a couple things to keep in mind: 1. Only ties into the Down South trail, which will get you to the other trails, but it's all uphill right off the bat. 2.
Beautiful hike, if you aren't mildly in shape you will get tired. The trails are easy if you take the more gradual path.
This hike is beautiful! Starting at the South trailhead (archery range) it took about 2 hours and was 3.5 miles to and from the North Viewpoint. There are various paths and shortcuts along the way. It's pretty steep in some places, but not too bad, ascension was worse, and hard on my knees.
Getting to the top from here takes some effort as some of the trails have some steep sections. Nonetheless a very nice area to hike that is close in.
Trail conditions & character
“(Or be lame and drive to the top and get the view without the work)”
“Trailhead is shared with a Challenge Course, you'll need to take either of the trails to the left within the first 1/8 mile to get to Little Mountain.”
“Getting to the top from here takes some effort as some of the trails have some steep sections.”
Plan your run at Little Mountain Park South Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
Running trails near Mount Vernon
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Little Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews
Forested area with 10 mi. of hiking & biking trails & valley views from 2 observation platforms.
