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Rose Creek Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Pullman, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rose Creek Nature Preserve'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.
Family-friendly hiking spot with trails and bridges crossing Rose Creek.
What runners say about Rose Creek Nature Preserve
“Beautiful, well kept preserve - a nice easy walk in beautiful surroundings!”
“Great little loop trail, great views and lots of different kinds of plants to enjoy.”
“For the trail, now go to the left of the parking area, there's a clearly marked trail and maintained gravel trail that no longer takes you through the private property or driveway.”
“Beautiful, well kept preserve - a nice easy walk in beautiful surroundings!”
Beautiful, well kept preserve - a nice easy walk in beautiful surroundings!
Rose Creek nature preserve is a perfect place to take your family if you find yourself in the middle of nowhere Washington. I personally found it great because there were lots of great pictures opportunities.
What a great little hidden gem! Great little loop trail, great views and lots of different kinds of plants to enjoy. We didn't see much wildlife but it has been bad weather the last few days so I am not surprised. The clearly new bridges are great as well.
The smell of flowers in bloom, the variety of birds to hear and see, the ease of the path, all worth the 15-20 minute drive down some dirt roads to experience. So much gratitude to the people who helped create this. The beautiful simplicity of it is refreshing to my soul.
Trail conditions & character
“Great little loop trail, great views and lots of different kinds of plants to enjoy.”
“Much like a hidden diamond in the wheat hills.”
“For the trail, now go to the left of the parking area, there's a clearly marked trail and maintained gravel trail that no longer takes you through the private property or driveway.”
“Great little loop trail, great views and lots of different kinds of plants to enjoy.”
Plan your run at Rose Creek Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Phone(208) 882-1444
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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