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Pipeline Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Tacoma, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pipeline 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.
What runners say about Pipeline Trail
I really like this trail—it’s peaceful and well-maintained—but I’m really wary of the people driving around here lately. I was on my run today waiting for the light to turn. The cars to my left had stopped, so when the pedestrian signal flipped, I started to cross.
A wonderful paved biking and pedestrian path. The newly finished south end has a great payoff with a view of Mt Rainier.
Trail from Tacoma to Puyallup which is super nice and seems to be the fastest route via walking or biking .
Trail conditions & character
“I was on my run today waiting for the light to turn.”
Plan your run at Pipeline Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
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