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PORTAGE CREEK TRAIL

5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of PORTAGE CREEK TRAIL yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

PORTAGE CREEK TRAIL — running trail in Arlington, WA, photo 1

What runners say about PORTAGE CREEK TRAIL

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

great local walking trail with diverse scenery and mix of urban and wooded areas. crosses the creek, huge stairs on Zimmerman hill, and crosses by local stops to take a break.

★★★★★ — Max , Apr 2023

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find PORTAGE CREEK TRAIL

204th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223

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Running trails near Arlington

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

Zimmerman Hill Climb

4.5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Arlington, WA

PavedScenic

Kid-friendly hiking area with stairs and a creek.

under a mile away

Legion Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Arlington, WA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shaded, downtown park featuring concerts, an ice skating rink and bike tools, plus a train station with restrooms.

under a mile away

Terrace Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 237 reviews

Arlington, WA

PavedScenic

Relaxed kid-friendly park featuring playgrounds, picnic sites and a terraced area for outdoor events.

1.2 miles away

Portage Creek Wildlife Reserve

4 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews

Arlington, WA

Crushed gravel

Hiking destination featuring open grasslands and trails through a wetland complex.

1.4 miles away

Haller Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,327 reviews

Arlington, WA

ScenicDog-friendly

Leafy park with walking trails, a playground, picnic facilities & access to the Stillaguamish River.

1.5 miles away

Forest Trail Park

4 ★★★★☆ 53 reviews

Arlington, WA

1.6 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.