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Spencer Island Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 354 Google reviews · Running trail in Everett, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Spencer Island 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.
A historic bridge brings birdwatchers to this marshy 400-acre island in the Snohomish River estuary.
What runners say about Spencer Island Park
“We really enjoyed the beautiful snow capped mountains and look forward to checking this place out again in early spring when there are more migratory birds coming back to the area.”
“Spencer Island is a breathtaking natural sanctuary that offers a serene escape into the beauty of wetlands.”
Welcome to Spencer Island County Park. Located in North Everett along the Snohomish River and Union Slough. This is a beautiful multi-use park. Despite any negative reviews from "tourists" this is a well visited and loved County Park well worth the effort if you enjoy wildlife.
We are happy to find this park. It's a nice stroll on a sunny day. We really enjoyed the beautiful snow capped mountains and look forward to checking this place out again in early spring when there are more migratory birds coming back to the area.
Always on the lookout for places to view nature, from wildlife to landscapes. I’ve often wondered what the lowland area, to the north of the trestle bridge out of Everett had to offer. Today, I finally found out.
I love the walk and the path it's 2 and a 1/2 miles of paved road low impact easy to do I highly recommend it.
Trail conditions & character
“We really enjoyed the beautiful snow capped mountains and look forward to checking this place out again in early spring when there are more migratory birds coming back to the area.”
“There is a paved trail just before the bridge, or a gravel walk that cuts through the trees and brush on the other side.”
“Spencer Island is a breathtaking natural sanctuary that offers a serene escape into the beauty of wetlands.”
“After meandering through the industrial land on the north end of Everett, I made it to the subtle and small parking area, about a half mile to the west of Spencer Island.”
“There is a paved trail just before the bridge, or a gravel walk that cuts through the trees and brush on the other side.”
Plan your run at Spencer Island Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitesnohomishcountywa.gov
- Phone(425) 388-6600
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
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