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Lord Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,119 Google reviews · Running trail in Snohomish, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Lord Hill 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.
1,463-acre nature preserve with an evergreen forest & a trail for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
What runners say about Lord Hill Park
“Lot's of trails that are beginner friendly with beautiful scenery and destinations.”
“Plenty of wildlife in this park, stay quiet and you'll have a better chance of seeing; varioussong birds, woodpeckers, garter snakes, deer, coyote and even the rare cougar!”
“A wide variety of forest and vegetation, multiple trail types for horses and mountain biking, dog friendly multiple entrances to the park for North or South drivers.”
Somewhat of a sneaky location... thank goodness for Google maps! Beautiful mini-forest with hilly (not too steep) groomed trails. Lots of mushrooms & berry bushes. It's dog friendly but definitely horse country too with a separate parking area for equestrians.
This park is close by any is free to visit. There is parking but the parking lot is open too the public so don’t leave valuable’s inside your car! The trails are very muddy from the recent rains so be prepared for that! There are several trails to choose from. You can run on the trails or even bring your dog.
I’d like to tell you about the main trail but I attended with my son’s Boy Scout Troop so they took all of the smaller paths to practice orienteering and to identify different types of plants. It was bright and sunny and it hadn’t rained in over a week. Getting to the main lookout was worth the trip.
If you're in the area this place is worth the time, endless amounts of hiking and trails I trail run alot and this not only challenging but also ever changing in scenery there was something new around every turn! Beautiful run or stroll for sure.!
Trail conditions & character
“Lot's of trails that are beginner friendly with beautiful scenery and destinations.”
“There is a horses only parking lot as well as hiker only at the main entrance and then shared parking from the south side on tester road.”
“A wide variety of forest and vegetation, multiple trail types for horses and mountain biking, dog friendly multiple entrances to the park for North or South drivers.”
“It has equestrian trails, bike trails and most of all, a spiderweb network of hiking trails with elevation without a long drive.”
“The trails are very muddy from the recent rains so be prepared for that!”
“Plenty of wildlife in this park, stay quiet and you'll have a better chance of seeing; varioussong birds, woodpeckers, garter snakes, deer, coyote and even the rare cougar!”
Plan your run at Lord Hill Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- 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.
- Websitesnohomishcountywa.gov
- Phone(360) 568-2274
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