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Shorty's Pond (Park)

3.9 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Molalla, Oregon · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Shorty's Pond (Park)'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Shorty's Pond (Park)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great trail; level and paved and dog friendly. About 1.5 miles round trip, out-and-back trail. Park on 5th St. at the trail head. Near the end of the trail, look across the road to see an elk farm. We saw several elk, all with large antlers.

★★★★☆ — Eric , Jul 2019

It's a nice walking path. Very charming. But, the pond was disappointing. Needs alot of work. But, it was summer and water was low.

★★★★☆ — J , Nov 2019

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Plan your run at Shorty's Pond (Park)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Shorty's Pond (Park)

824 Stowers Rd, Molalla, OR 97038

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Running trails near Molalla

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

Ivor Davies Nature Park

2.5 ★★★☆☆ 2 reviews

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under a mile away

The Pond

3.8 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

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Paved

under a mile away

Ivor Davies Park (north entrance)

4.3 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews

Molalla, OR

1 miScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring benches, picnic tables, and a walking trail, as well as a disc golf course.

under a mile away

Clark Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews

Molalla, OR

ShadedDog-friendly

Tree-filled green space featuring a disc golf course, plus a playground and picnic tables.

under a mile away

The Molalla Train Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Molalla, OR

Natural surface

1.6 miles away

Toliver Walking/Biking Path

4.3 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

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1.7 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.