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Ted Olson Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Bainbridge Island, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Ted Olson Nature 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.

Ted Olson Nature Preserve — running trail in Bainbridge Island, WA, photo 1
Open 24hDog-friendlyQuiet

What runners say about Ted Olson Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (30 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“it's nice and quiet,paths are well maintained,easy walking,lots of nature!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“it's nice and quiet,paths are well maintained,easy walking,lots of nature!”

This is a lovely, small preserve with trails and great trees. My dog (on leash please) and I thoroughly enjoy it. It can be muddy if its wet.

★★★★★ — Mikki , Jan 2019

A very fun place to walk the trails, look at the trees and breath in nature. It has been slowly improving over the years. A fun place to visit and bring the kids. I have spotted many a bird there.

★★★★★ — Roguegunn , Feb 2020

Great spot for a walk in the woods. Never too crowded and easy trails for kids.

★★★★★ — Brandon , Feb 2021

it's nice and quiet,paths are well maintained,easy walking,lots of nature!

★★★★☆ — Crystal , May 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 30 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“My dog (on leash please) and I thoroughly enjoy it.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“it's nice and quiet,paths are well maintained,easy walking,lots of nature!”

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Plan your run at Ted Olson Nature Preserve

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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 Ted Olson Nature Preserve

11800 N Madison Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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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.