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Old Mill Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Bainbridge Island, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Old Mill 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.

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Natural surface5 miLoopDog-friendlyStroller / ADA

What runners say about Old Mill Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Easy, point-to-point 1 mile trail that’s nice for a leisurely walk with kids and pets. There are two starting points to choose from: the sign on Blakely Ave NE or the sign on Old Mill Road. While neither have parking spaces, there is plenty of room to pull off on the shoulder of the road at either trailhead.

★★★★★ — Ashley , Aug 2024

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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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🔁 Loop trail

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Old Mill Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitehikingproject.com

Where to find Old Mill Trail

Blakely Ave NE &, NE Baker Hill Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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Running trails near Bainbridge Island

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Blakely Harbor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews

Bainbridge Island, WA

Former logging site featuring walking paths and a graffiti-covered mill as well as picnic spots.

1.1 miles away

Moritani Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Bainbridge Island, WA

1.3 miles away

Cross Island Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Bainbridge Island, WA

1.4 miles away

Fort Ward Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 474 reviews

Bainbridge Island, WA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Historic park offering boating, fishing, an underwater scuba park & a paved beachfront trail.

1.4 miles away

Bluff Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

Bainbridge Island, WA

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

1.5 miles away

Weaver to Finch Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Bainbridge Island, WA

1.7 miles away

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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.