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Pigeon Creek Trail
3.7 ★★★★☆ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Everett, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pigeon 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.
A public beach with wildlife & scenic views sits at the end of this narrow path next to a port.
What runners say about Pigeon Creek Trail
Across the bridge and past the shipyard, there you will find Pigeon Creek Trail. Beautifully built for biking and walking, running parallel to the train tracks. Trains come by often and they'll honk for you if you ask them to, which is fun for the kids.
Pigeon Creek Beach is ok. But be very carefull if the tide is out. The ghost shrimp live in the sand and if you walk out there you sink very easily and it is kinda scary. BE CAREFUL THE WALK IS PRETTY BORING AS YOU BASICALLY WALK BETWEEN 2 FENCES AND HAVE A VIEW OF THE LONGSHOREMAN AT WORK
This trail is long and somewhat time -consuming if you don't have a distinct plan for a hike or walk. Planning an excursion helps to know the start and end times of the journey.
Nice trail a little confused how to find but found it.I could hear the habor seals barking was cute my dog Coolie would look towards the water and tilt his head.. Nice paved path for walking and bicycles
Trail conditions & character
“BE CAREFUL THE WALK IS PRETTY BORING AS YOU BASICALLY WALK BETWEEN 2 FENCES AND HAVE A VIEW OF THE LONGSHOREMAN AT WORK”
“It's about a mile walk from parking but the parking is free and streetside and there's enough of it to where I've never seen it totally full.”
“I could hear the habor seals barking was cute my dog Coolie would look towards the water and tilt his head.”
“Some trails are shorter than others and some wind around in a big loop and others are to specific areas where you turn around and go back to the start of the trail.”
Plan your run at Pigeon Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteportofeverett.com
- Phone(425) 259-3164
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Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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