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South Everett Forest Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Everett, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from South Everett Forest 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.
Neighborhood park with a quarter-mile of short trails through a wooded area.
What runners say about South Everett Forest Preserve
Hidden back by the interurban trail, the South Everett Forest preserve provides a nice local escape from the pavement and concrete of the city. The trails are nicely marked by wood chips and provide a nice stroll through a small wetlands and further up the hill it turns into a forest.
I love how its a little forest in the middle of a city, but I don't like that you can hear cars rushing by Because its near a highway. But other than that its a very peaceful walk if you are nearby.
Small park in my neighborhood. Not much parking for people coming in cars, but, Fun little loop to walk. The trails foot print is where a line of dirt jumps once ran.
Nice and surprisingly quiet trails in the middle of a suburban area. Didn't expect to find this gem. My dogs loved it!
Trail conditions & character
“Not much parking for people coming in cars, but, Fun little loop to walk.”
“Not much parking for people coming in cars, but, Fun little loop to walk.”
“The trails are nicely marked by wood chips and provide a nice stroll through a small wetlands and further up the hill it turns into a forest.”
Plan your run at South Everett Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteeverettwa.gov
- Phone(425) 257-8399
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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