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Oxbow Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Hermiston, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Oxbow 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.

Paved5 miLoopLit at nightDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Oxbow Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great walking spot, so many beautiful pieces of nature to observe. Birds, rabbits, and if you are lucky a deer or two!

★★★★★ — Jacob , Jun 2021

I enjoy walking on this path surrounded by nature, and full of peacefulness. Especially this one area full trees and birds.

★★★★★ — Justyn , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Paved trail with Disc Golf course in the middle.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🔁 Loop trail

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚻 Restrooms

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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 Oxbow Trail

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
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • 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.
  • Websitehermiston.gov
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

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 Oxbow Trail

1311 W Elm Ave Ext, Hermiston, OR 97838

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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.