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Maddax Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · Running trail in West Linn, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Maddax Woods' 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.
Park along the river offering heron watch events, picnic tables, and kid-friendly hikes.
What runners say about Maddax Woods
“Maddax Woods offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful water view and a lovely garden full of greenery.”
“beautiful cozy, serene woods the likes of no other.”
Nice little place for a picnic by the river. Little parking lot. By the house there is a picnic table by the river. Walk down the path and there is a trail down to the waters edge. Connects to other trail system, to a park and playground. Lots of wildlife,including deer sightings.
Such a peaceful hidden gem! Maddax Woods offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful water view and a lovely garden full of greenery. Perfect for a calming walk or a moment of reflection. We love visiting this spot whenever we need a break from the busy day. Highly recommended! – Om Massage
It was a beautiful forested walk leading down to the river. I wouldn't call it a super easy hike that there were hills especially at the beginning and then if you want to go down to the river and it is not paved so I wouldn't think it would be great for wheelchairs. I would go back again
Always empty with very few annoying life forms. Plus, a super easy entrance through a neighborhood that ends in a tiny gravel parking lot. Dorothy library trail head starts in the parking lot and also leads down to the water at the opposite side of the lot.
Trail conditions & character
“Maddax Woods offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful water view and a lovely garden full of greenery.”
“Plus, a super easy entrance through a neighborhood that ends in a tiny gravel parking lot.”
“That was a bummer and a waste of gas but worth how it is when the lights are on!”
“beautiful cozy, serene woods the likes of no other.”
“There was another family behind me with two small children and an elderly gentleman with his small dog.”
“He almost hit me and my one year old baby who I had in a stroller.”
“Plus, a super easy entrance through a neighborhood that ends in a tiny gravel parking lot.”
Plan your run at Maddax Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- 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.
- Websitewestlinnoregon.gov
- Phone+1 503-557-4700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 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–10 pm |
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