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Mill Creek Community Assoc's Nature Reserve (Private)
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Mill Creek, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Creek Community Assoc's Nature Reserve (Private)'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.
Paved trails wind through this forested walk, a haven for birds and dogs.
What runners say about Mill Creek Community Assoc's Nature Reserve (Private)
“The trails are well maintained, with a play field and a small off-leash dog area right on the creek.”
“Big Park😍 Beautiful nature🌳🌲 There are streams, benches, you can walk with dogs❤️ Especially at this time of year.”
“So green and peaceful in the summer like something out of Van Gogh painting.”
This path is completely paved and under the shade of tall trees. It feels about 10 degrees cooler than elsewhere so it's great for a summertime walk. Strollers can get by but the pavement in some areas is uneven and cracked so just be cautious.
Very nice paved trails through the nature preserve of Mill Creek, although this is for the residents only. I really love to live in this neighborhood.
This place is beautiful in all seasons. I don't have pictures from last summer, but I wish I could've saved them for everyone who can't travel here to see. It's just beautiful. Jaw-dropping. So green and peaceful in the summer like something out of Van Gogh painting. And as you can see, gorgeous in the winter as well.
Big Park😍 Beautiful nature🌳🌲 There are streams, benches, you can walk with dogs❤️ Especially at this time of year. In autumn, the fallen leaves are incredibly beautiful there, words cannot describe how beautiful it is🙏☀️❣️ A wonderful place to walk with your family or spend time alone with yourself, read a book, walk,…
Trail conditions & character
“Big Park😍 Beautiful nature🌳🌲 There are streams, benches, you can walk with dogs❤️ Especially at this time of year.”
“They have an off leash dog park but it's not fenced in at the back so be cautious of you have an over zealous pooch”
“Paved paths wind through tall trees, over and around a slow creek and past many varieties of plants and wildflowers.”
“So green and peaceful in the summer like something out of Van Gogh painting.”
“Great for kids walks, elderly, adult mild neighborhood walk , watch for the steep inclines when enter the park, if one has knees problems.”
Plan your run at Mill Creek Community Assoc's Nature Reserve (Private)
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemcca.info
- Phone+1 425-316-3344
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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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