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North Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Mill Creek, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from North Creek Trail'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 trail for cycling and walking, with picnic areas, a creek and a pond.
What runners say about North Creek Trail
“Well kept trail full of wildlife and large Western Cedars and Douglas Firs, among many other species.”
Beautiful little trail behind a wonderful shopping center full of restaurants, grocery store, city government buildings and a gym. Well kept trail full of wildlife and large Western Cedars and Douglas Firs, among many other species. The nature area was restored in 2005.
EDIT: I changed by review from 3 to 5. In the past, I didn't like how difficult it was to reach by car and how it was a pedestrian and bike trail instead of something you would take through nature... but that's the point!
nice place ro walk around. little picnic spots, a creek as well to enjoy. nice trail running through town.
Really pretty trail. Very easy to get to and walk so good for absolute beginners. Paved but do look out for roots that break up the pavement. Mild trip risk here and there. Otherwise enjoy a short brisk walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Paved but do look out for roots that break up the pavement.”
“Trail was nice but I didn’t love how it was broken up by commercial buildings and parking lots.”
“There are dog waste stops and poop bags if you’re walking your dog.”
“But, it needs maintenance for over grown roots, graffiti and trush everywhere.”
“The parking areas are clean with portable restrooms.”
Plan your run at North Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofmillcreek.com
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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Martha Lake Park
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Wetlands boardwalk trail, also featuring picnic tables and a playground.
North Creek Park
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