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Miller Creek Trail Trailhead

4.1 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Burien, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Miller Creek Trail 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.

Dog-friendly

What runners say about Miller Creek Trail Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I always drive by here and I never stop. But today I decided that today would be the day to take my dog over here and check it out. I mean why not? It's literally right around the corner from where I live (not exactly, but within a few minutes driving distance) and I thought my dog could use the exercise.

★★★★★ — James , May 2023

I'm glad to report that this park is up and functional,complete with beautiful landscaping and a creek that runs through it. Wonderful spot to walk the dog, stretch the legs or enjoy a picnic.

★★★★★ — Quincy , Feb 2026

My shephard and I love going there. It's clean, easy walking. I have been going there for a couple of years now always having a good experience. Good people there also.

★★★★☆ — Julie , Sep 2021

This is such a bizarre little trail. On one hand it seems like it is yet to be finished and on the other hand it seems like it has already been abandoned. Would be peaceful if not under Sea-Tac's flight path.

★★★★☆ — Vincent , Sep 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“But today I decided that today would be the day to take my dog over here and check it out.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Phone(206) 988-3700

Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Miller Creek Trail Trailhead

14455 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Burien, WA 98168

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.