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Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park
4 ★★★★☆ 565 Google reviews · Running trail in Kent, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks 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.
Grassy open space with a walking trail & large landscape sculpture by Bauhaus artist Herbert Bayer.
What runners say about Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park
“Gorgeous though and listening to the murmur of the creek is peaceful.”
“Gorgeous though and listening to the murmur of the creek is peaceful.”
A good park that needs people to frequent it more often. The Canyon has hiking trails with many locations of interest that have historic meaning to Kent's past. There are a ton of various plants and trees, and a good stream that runs the length of the canyon and park.
Beautiful park with many things to do. Sit in your car and read a book, go for a walk, ride a bike, or lay on the grass and have a picnic. Lots of fun options at this great park!
Beautiful park with a nice trail. Gets a bit muddy in the middle (may be different now that it's august—I went in June) but very nice experience.
Peaceful isolated small green area off of a main road. Nice for after work short walk
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous though and listening to the murmur of the creek is peaceful.”
“Gorgeous though and listening to the murmur of the creek is peaceful.”
Plan your run at Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitekentwa.gov
- Phone(253) 856-5000
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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