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Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Sherwood, Oregon · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge'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 Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Walk the seasonal trail during the spring and summer months when you can! The only complaint I could ever have is that the year round trail isn’t much to see if you’ve hoofed it more than a handful of times. Also, I love to see that most people we come across follow the no running/no dogs rules.
Absolutely beautiful area. Easy trails provide access to views of the Tualatin River and wetlands teeming with waterfowl. Some trails can get muddy in winter so, wear proper shoes. The visitor center (open Tues-Sun) has great exhibits about the area’s history and wildlife, gift shop and, restrooms.
Great place for a nature walk during the day and stargazing in the turnaround after dark. (Note the park is not open at night)
Trail conditions & character
“The visitor center (open Tues-Sun) has great exhibits about the area’s history and wildlife, gift shop and, restrooms.”
Plan your run at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone+1 503-625-5944
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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