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Mercer Slough Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellevue, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mercer Slough Nature 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.
Serene park with hiking trails (including kid-friendly ones) and a blueberry farm.
What runners say about Mercer Slough Nature Park
“Nice and clean, crosses a river for some nice views and the wooded trail itself is well maintained.”
“Great place for eco therapy or a jog.”
“Very nice place to stop in and have just a quiet walk.”
“Looking for easy trails in the Bellevue area, this is a great place to check out!”
Nice park with about 4 km of trails split into two loops. The paths are quite wet and muddy overall, so waterproof shoes are recommended. I spotted a few snakes along the way, so keep an eye out. There's plenty of parking, but the road down to the lot from the main street is very steep—drive carefully.
A Heritage loop trail of Mercer Slough Nature Park is a must do trail of Bellevue.
Looking for easy trails in the Bellevue area, this is a great place to check out! It loops around a blueberry farm and next to some water. A lovely place to walk!
The trail goes past a bunch of buildings which is great for those working in them but not a full nature experience. Though thanks to that there are several nice places to sit
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice place to stop in and have just a quiet walk.”
“The paths are quite wet and muddy overall, so waterproof shoes are recommended.”
“There's plenty of parking, but the road down to the lot from the main street is very steep—drive carefully.”
“There's plenty of parking, but the road down to the lot from the main street is very steep—drive carefully.”
Plan your run at Mercer Slough Nature Park
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.
- 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.
- Websitebellevuewa.gov
- Phone(425) 452-2565
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM |
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