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Upper Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 211 Google reviews · Running trail in University Place, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Upper Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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-like hiking area with a creek, old-growth forests and a footbridge across a river and fording logs.
What runners say about Upper Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead
“Beautiful and serene, this little hide away has 5+ built in bbqs, a covered sitting area and at least one electrical plug in.”
“Beautiful and serene, this little hide away has 5+ built in bbqs, a covered sitting area and at least one electrical plug in.”
Absolutely beautiful. So quiet. Not a lot of foot traffic . Great place for a bbq , a peaceful walk and meditation. I just found this trail today and definitely will be coming more often
Pretty cool little park in University Place. The park was donated by the Kobayashi Family and the picnic shelters are comprised of the shell of their former house. There's a short trail that goes maybe 1/4 mile along Chambers Creek.
This is a nice place to go for a walk. It appears to be a kid - and pet friendly place.
Been coming here since the early 80's. Never a dull moment. The creek is forever changing. Giving us little peeks into her past. Wonderful place to go rockhounding, don't like to go into the creek anymore. I would rather see the salmon run instead. Popular, sometimes to many people.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and serene, this little hide away has 5+ built in bbqs, a covered sitting area and at least one electrical plug in.”
“Show up early, get a good parking spot and a good spot to chill on a hot day and you will have a great time.”
“Beautiful and serene, this little hide away has 5+ built in bbqs, a covered sitting area and at least one electrical plug in.”
“There's a portable potty but it's back by the parking area so it's a bit of a trek.”
“It appears to be a kid - and pet friendly place.”
Plan your run at Upper Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepiercecountywa.gov
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