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Metzler Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Metzler 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.
Park with a trail leading to a river shore that's popular for fishing.
What runners say about Metzler Park
“Beautiful scenery and pretty cool bridges made to get you across the swampy parts well depends on the season whether there are swampy parts.”
“about 20 parking spots so I imagine it gets quite busy during the summer but it's perfect for a quiet fall walk.”
Beautiful little trail, couple bridges to get you over the small streams and a huge river shore to cast from. The main trail was kept nicely and there was a porta-potty
Great Park great trails take you right to the river good little swimming hole or just a great place to relax I absolutely love this Park
Metzler Park is a wonderful find. Whether you want to get your steps in for the day or to wade in the calm Green River, barely .3 miles from a parking lot, there is plenty to explore here. Bring the fishing pole, this place seems a popular spot.
Awesome nature walk all the way back to the green river. Beautiful scenery and pretty cool bridges made to get you across the swampy parts well depends on the season whether there are swampy parts. That just goes with the level of the river. Any way beautiful and clean park. Even the port-a-pottie was spotless.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful scenery and pretty cool bridges made to get you across the swampy parts well depends on the season whether there are swampy parts.”
“about 20 parking spots so I imagine it gets quite busy during the summer but it's perfect for a quiet fall walk.”
“about 20 parking spots so I imagine it gets quite busy during the summer but it's perfect for a quiet fall walk.”
“One porta potty, big enough for most ♿️ but blocked by a beam.”
“It's about 1/2 mile out with a short boardwalk and a short log bridge (with railing) over old sloughs.”
Plan your run at Metzler Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitekingcounty.gov
- Phone(206) 296-0100
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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