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Ring Hill Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodinville, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ring Hill Forest'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 Ring Hill Forest
“Amazing spot with miles of trails that take you to multiple scenic points overlooking the valley”
“Most of it is covered in shade and there is a trashcan midway.”
“Other than what's alllll around you But this is a great running trail or a peaceful stroll through the forest.”
“It is a very quiet, peaceful, and easy trail.”
This is an exceptional forest. It is short and you are able to do all the trails in about an hour. The trail is fairly level, which makes taking in the views and smells and tiny little discoveries all the better. It does butt up against private property and although enticing (the tree house begged to be climbed!!
Went on a rainy day and had a great time! There are several intertwined trails here so check your route at the signs to make sure you don't get lost!
Nice trails not too steep. .25 miles in there is a garbage can for your dog bags and peekaboo views across the Valley to Duvall
On this particular Saturday morning stroll, I met a man with 3 legs asking how tough it was. Just short of telling him that, if a wheelchair could get through without breaking a sweat, then I think you will do fine.
Trail conditions & character
“You'll only get a view of Snoqualmie Valley in the winter when the leaves are off the trees, and it's only a slight view then.”
“It's usually not busy, which is good, because there's only room for a few cars at the trailhead.”
“25 miles in there is a garbage can for your dog bags and peekaboo views across the Valley to Duvall”
“Marvelous trails, just a small amount is steep, considering the very steep gullies on either side.”
“Smaller loop trails are available, as well as one very long one.”
“Most of it is covered in shade and there is a trashcan midway.”
“Other than what's alllll around you But this is a great running trail or a peaceful stroll through the forest.”
“The trail is fairly level, which makes taking in the views and smells and tiny little discoveries all the better.”
Plan your run at Ring Hill Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekingcounty.gov
- Phone+1 206-477-4700
- Social Facebook
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