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Mable Kerr Park

4 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Washougal, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mable Kerr 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.

Mable Kerr Park — running trail in Washougal, WA, photo 1
Crushed gravelDog-friendly

What runners say about Mable Kerr Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Once part of the Kerr family orchards, Mabel Kerr Park provides trails through woodlands and along Campen Creek. Great Blue Herons visit the small wetland on the island across the bridge. The gravel trail is nice for a short stroll or a run through the park.

★★★★★ — Marty , Apr 2018

This park is being re-imagined and is now more naturalized. Excellent walking paths, benches to enjoy the views over the creek. Good dog walking on a leash. No playground or restrooms.

★★★★★ — Patricke , Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Good dog walking on a leash.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“The gravel trail is nice for a short stroll or a run through the park.”

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Plan your run at Mable Kerr Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 360-835-2662

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 pm

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 Mable Kerr Park

4600 Gifford Pl, Washougal, WA 98671

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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.