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Marks Slough Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Marks Slough Trail'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.
Looping and clean riverfront trails for walking and biking, with benches for resting.
What runners say about Marks Slough Trail
“The trail is not that long and easy to do, and is clean and free of garbage.”
“It has a couple of places where you walk behind some houses which is less idyllic but otherwise its gorgeous.”
“Large open space for playing fetch with your dog, benches along the path, water access and trees for shade”
“Quiet paved trail that has benches and nice view of the river/creek.”
Beautiful trail with fully paved walking path. Lots of tall, shady trees, nice view of the river. 2 downsides being the street has to be crossed to enjoy the full trail (cars drive at a steady clip here, be careful) & sometimes the smell from the sanitation plant is less than enjoyable
Great trails for walking or riding bikes. My family and I have also come to Mark's Slough and played in the meadow when snow falls. There is a water treatment plant across the road and tends to smell pungent. So long as you're not close to it, it's alright. The trails extend to another parking lot.
This trail is great! Awesome area to walk dogs or go for a picnic. The view of the water is great. Definitely returning again! It was so quiet out there with minimal people as well. Good area to take a book to read on one of the benches.
The asphalt paths are nice. Goes from one side of the road to the other. Large open space for playing fetch with your dog, benches along the path, water access and trees for shade
Trail conditions & character
“Cyclist beware, because of the remoteness many dog owners walk their dogs off the leash and that can be a hazard.”
“Not just a wide, clean, paved trail that runs alongside the Santiam river.”
“If you can get past the smell of the waste water treatment plant this is a wonderful park with a long and wondering path that takes you to a river view.”
“Large open space for playing fetch with your dog, benches along the path, water access and trees for shade”
“A full lap is over a mike long and there are a few parking areas to choose from.”
“Quiet paved trail that has benches and nice view of the river/creek.”
Plan your run at Marks Slough Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebuildlebanontrails.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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