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Mill Race Path, Booth Kelly Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Oregon · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mill Race Path, Booth Kelly 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.
Walking and biking path that’s also a trailhead for hikes.
What runners say about Mill Race Path, Booth Kelly Trailhead
“Clean and well taken care of little park, with bathrooms and picnic tables.”
“I rode it on one of the most beautiful October days ever in history!”
“This is an easy walk with wide walking area.”
Nice walking and biking paths through reclaimed wetlands in town with an abundance of wildlife. I recommend Booth Kelley Path.
We took the 2.2 mile walk from Jasper Trailhead to Downtown Springfield. This is an easy walk with wide walking area. Ideal for walkers, runners, bikes, wheelchairs. This walk is an interesting contrast of rural and urban landscape.
Absolutely beautiful. I didn't get to all trails but it was nice and relaxing.
Clean and well taken care of little park, with bathrooms and picnic tables. Also a trail head. With more then enough parking. Beautiful wildflowers in the spring and summer.
Trail conditions & character
“I rode it on one of the most beautiful October days ever in history!”
“2 mile walk from Jasper Trailhead to Downtown Springfield.”
“Clean and well taken care of little park, with bathrooms and picnic tables.”
“Ideal for walkers, runners, bikes, wheelchairs.”
Plan your run at Mill Race Path, Booth Kelly Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, water — 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.
- Websitewillamalane.org
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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