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Poulsbo Wilderness Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Poulsbo, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Poulsbo Wilderness 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 Poulsbo Wilderness Trail
“Easy hike along a small river with many foot tall waterfalls.”
A beautiful nature escape that makes you feel miles away from the hubbub as you listen to the creek and the wind blowing through the trees. It's a short in and out trail but worth it if you're in the area.
Wonderful trail across the street from Poulsbo High Scool. Easy hike along a small river with many foot tall waterfalls. Ends at Starbucks. Perfect coffee hike.
Short, easy hike. Start across the street at the high school, and end at Starbucks! Some graffiti on the trees, but easy walk that felt safe.
I loved this trail. It is an escape into a lush woods that feels like it is miles from civilization—in the center, for about 5 minutes, when I couldn't hear the road noise anymore. But still, it is really nice. Minus one star because one of the bridges is out and there's no return trail—no loop.
Trail conditions & character
“Minus one star because one of the bridges is out and there's no return trail—no loop.”
Plan your run at Poulsbo Wilderness Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecityofpoulsbo.com
- Phone+1 360-779-9898
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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