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North Creek Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Bothell, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from North Creek Trail Park'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.

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Open 24hTrailhead parking

What runners say about North Creek Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We’ve been here a couple of times and have found it a pleasant, convenient place to picnic. There’s a bin of lawn games to play, and easy access to the nearby trail. Also, there are garbage cans conveniently located for meal or pet waste.

★★★★★ — Jessica , Oct 2023

Food trucks are here Monday to Friday during lunch hours. Trail is open 24 hrs.

★★★★★ — Nilesh , Jun 2018

Didn't walk the whole length, but this is an excellent place for a walk. Also good when the weather is not perfect, as we experienced today. The area is as green as can be, the creek has backwaters filled with grasses and other plants, lots of trees, and it must be appealing because you meet lots of smiling people.

★★★★☆ — Dick , Oct 2024

Yummy food trucks at lunch time on the week days. Great place to park, eat lunch, snd walk the wetland trails.

★★★★★ — Iris , Mar 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at North Creek Trail Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • Websitesnohomishcountywa.gov
  • Phone+1 425-388-6564

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 North Creek Trail Park

N Creek Pkwy N, Bothell, WA 98011

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Running trails near Bothell

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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.