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Nisqually River Powerhouse Park Access Point
4.4 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Yelm, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nisqually River Powerhouse Park Access Point'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.
What runners say about Nisqually River Powerhouse Park Access Point
“Gorgeous spot on the river, slightly rough trail, porta potties and a garbage can, some randomly placed picnic tables, water was high so not a huge river access right there.”
Beautiful spot to go for a walk educational information about the nature surrounding you !
The trail was really long there, there were some really neat and interesting Sigh facts about the plants there. Whatever happens if I were you, do not get off the trail and get lost in the forest. Always stay on the path and follow it back.
Gorgeous spot on the river, slightly rough trail, porta potties and a garbage can, some randomly placed picnic tables, water was high so not a huge river access right there.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous spot on the river, slightly rough trail, porta potties and a garbage can, some randomly placed picnic tables, water was high so not a huge river access right there.”
“Gorgeous spot on the river, slightly rough trail, porta potties and a garbage can, some randomly placed picnic tables, water was high so not a huge river access right there.”
Plan your run at Nisqually River Powerhouse Park Access Point
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewatertrail.nisquallyriver.org
- Phone(360) 458-3901
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–5 PM |
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