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Trafton Trailhead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Trafton Trailhead 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.
What runners say about Trafton Trailhead Park
Down a residential street and on the left, parking for ~7 cars. Going west leads to a dead end, but going east is a super long, lovely ride on a gravel track, over bridges and through woods and fields.
Nice easy walk along the river and behind farms. The bridge gets slippery when wet, so be careful.
Nasty blackberry vines crossing the trail at the beginning. Watch for tire punctures. Otherwise a fabulous section to the Oso memorial.
Great except for hard paved sections. Takes you through a nice level area along the river with fields and farmsteads on either side.
Trail conditions & character
“Going west leads to a dead end, but going east is a super long, lovely ride on a gravel track, over bridges and through woods and fields.”
“Down a residential street and on the left, parking for ~7 cars.”
Plan your run at Trafton Trailhead Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesnohomishcountywa.gov
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