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Sunrise Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 430 Google reviews · Running trail in Gig Harbor, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Sunrise Beach 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.
Park with a beach, field, and picnic tables offering views of the water and Vashon Island.
What runners say about Sunrise Beach Park
“Gravel parking, a little field, some picnic tables and a nice picturesque view of Mt.”
Perfect gem of a beach, with beautiful views! Parking can be limited in the lot (probably enough room for 15 or so cars), so some cars were parked on the grass area. There is a porta-potty in the parking lot, along with a garbage can.
I went there with kids in mid winter. Amazing view with water and mountain. Kids loved collecting seashell and walking at the beach. We get to see lot of starfish. In Summer, it should be amazing.
One of the best spots for walk in scuba diving in the U.S. Be respectful of private beaches. For God's sake don't kill the sea life here people.q
Nice little beach, not too much of a walk from parking lot. Really pretty views of Rainier, Vashon Island & the Narrows. Clear water, lots of trees where you can sit under and enjoy. Nice little walk with low tie!
Trail conditions & character
“Gravel parking, a little field, some picnic tables and a nice picturesque view of Mt.”
“Parking can be limited in the lot (probably enough room for 15 or so cars), so some cars were parked on the grass area.”
“There is a fairly significant hill you must walk between the parking lot and beach.”
“Is dog friendly and has a nice picnic area with a bathroom and garbages.”
“The beach itself is a typical Washington Beach -- mostly rocky, with a little more sand closer to the waterline.”
“It was easy enough to navigate with a stroller and both 2.”
“The walk down is relatively short and grass covers 3/4 of the way, before it turns to gravel / sand.”
“Is dog friendly and has a nice picnic area with a bathroom and garbages.”
Plan your run at Sunrise Beach 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
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitepenmetparks.org
- Phone+1 253-858-3400
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5 pm |
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