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McMillin Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 263 Google reviews · Running trail in Orting, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from McMillin Trailhead'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.
Part of the Foothills National Recreation Trail, this paved path is suitable for hiking or biking.
What runners say about McMillin Trailhead
“The restrooms are fairly clean and there’s plenty of parking.”
“Wonderful time we had a couple hours of beautiful sites while riding bikes from this section of Foothills National Recreation Trail.”
This was such a beautiful walk today. The historic McMillin Bridge next to the current bridge was very cool. The view from the bridge is gorgeous and calming. Such a picturesque part of the Foothills Trail.
A great place to go for a walk or starting point for the foothills trail into South Prairie. The restrooms are fairly clean and there’s plenty of parking. Take a walk along the old railroad bridge or slip down to the river to explore.
Wonderful time we had a couple hours of beautiful sites while riding bikes from this section of Foothills National Recreation Trail. No steepness up or down this asphalt paved trail, going through towns got us real familiar in a closeup, friendly way around people and shops, wasn't crowded, even with some kind of…
This area has good parking but if you go during traffic time, do not miss the turn because it is a pain to have to turn around. We were in the area taking senior photos, and the bridge is just beautiful for that!
Trail conditions & character
“We hiked to the golf course and back to the trailhead then used the bathrooms which had no garbage can and there were none outside either.”
“Wonderful time we had a couple hours of beautiful sites while riding bikes from this section of Foothills National Recreation Trail.”
“The foothills trail is a 26 mile long paved trail.”
“We hiked to the golf course and back to the trailhead then used the bathrooms which had no garbage can and there were none outside either.”
“Wasn't very safe for toddlers, so make sure they are in the stroller”
Plan your run at McMillin Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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