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North Creek Trail Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Bothell, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of North Creek Trail Access yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 North Creek Trail Access
Was amazed to see a pair of river otters frolicking in the creek! However beware of (what I thought was) insufficient signage as I was issued a parking ticket for parking near the trailhead. 😥
Great place to walk out and watch the crows fly in to roost each night
This is a small portion of paved trail that connects to the Sammamish River Trail. Easy walking along the river and wetlands.
Trail conditions & character
“However beware of (what I thought was) insufficient signage as I was issued a parking ticket for parking near the trailhead.”
Plan your run at North Creek Trail Access
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
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