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Shelton Creek Dam
4.4 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelton, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Shelton Creek Dam 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.
What runners say about Shelton Creek Dam
“There's stairs & handrails and beautiful scenery that's good for people of all ages & fitness levels to experience.”
A very good trail system the loop takes approx. 45min from start to finish. There's stairs & handrails and beautiful scenery that's good for people of all ages & fitness levels to experience.
I've been walking my dog 8 years throughout that trail and have watched in amazing fasion the rehabilitation of trails. Nice job choice.
For being right in town its usually a fairly clean trail. My daughter and I always enjoy throwing rocks in the creek.
Trail conditions & character
“There's stairs & handrails and beautiful scenery that's good for people of all ages & fitness levels to experience.”
“I've been walking my dog 8 years throughout that trail and have watched in amazing fasion the rehabilitation of trails.”
Plan your run at Shelton Creek Dam
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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