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Top of the World

4.5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Richland, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Access
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Confirmed from Top of the World'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.

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What runners say about Top of the World

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Great viewpoint for seeing the Tri-Cities from a high point.”

In an effort to promote a safe user experience, and protect property assets, the Glenwood Overlook Park, also known as, “Top of the World Park,” will be limited to non-motorized access effective April 29, 2022.

★★★★★ — Justin , May 2022

Amazing views of the area from up high. There are trails but it was too cold for us today.

★★★★★ — Cheryl , Nov 2022

Great 360 views of the lower Columbia valley and surrounding hills and mountains. Watch out for all the teenagers that take the parking lot over after dark.

★★★★★ — Jeremy , Jan 2021

This place is less hiking. If you want to just go outdoors. This is the place to go and feel a little of peace. This is the place.

★★★★★ — Allegra , Mar 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 76 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 18 mentions

“Nice view of the Tri-Cities lights in the dark if you take a little walk to the Gazebo or a higher point 👍🌃”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Users may park in the cul-de-sac at the end of Glenwood Court or the gravel parking lot south of the hill on Englewood Drive.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websiterichlandwa.maps.arcgis.com

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–11 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5:30 AM–11 PM

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 Top of the World

Richland, Washington

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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.