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Walsh's Landing Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walsh's Landing Trailhead'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.
Large dog park, arboretum, kayaking spot and trail-filled park with water views.
What runners say about Walsh's Landing Trailhead
“Children's play area, huge dog park with separate park for little dogs, beautiful arboretum leading across Walsh's landing to a gorgeous trail right along the river etc.”
“This is a very nice full trail it's easy to walk and very scenic views of the Willamette River quiet and peaceful place to think and relax on.”
It's our start of place for kayaking. Big park. Has huge kids playground area that looks like castles. Has a large dog park. Lots of walking trails. Ample parking. Long boat ramp isn't my favorite but lots of area to get set up before we head down to river. Been there many times.
This is a really fun park for taking the dogs to go walking in the woods! Off the main paved trails along the water there are MANY trails to go escape on! It’s a literal maze of trails in the woods and then out in the fields where it looks like there used to be golfing?
We Love this Park and after coming here for 3 years we found another huge area of the park we never knew about with a lake and lawn tennis things. Hills and valley lots of wildlife, lots of trails a River and lots of green and fresh new spring life 3/14/26 It's Early Spring there is already New Life Sprouting All Over!
This trail is beautiful and leads to a few wood chipped paths and some dirt paths that wind through trees. I think it's part of Keizer Rapids Park. The trails are great for riding your bike with fun hills and curves. This is my favorite part of the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Children's play area, huge dog park with separate park for little dogs, beautiful arboretum leading across Walsh's landing to a gorgeous trail right along the river etc.”
“Children's play area, huge dog park with separate park for little dogs, beautiful arboretum leading across Walsh's landing to a gorgeous trail right along the river etc.”
“This is a very nice full trail it's easy to walk and very scenic views of the Willamette River quiet and peaceful place to think and relax on.”
“Off the main paved trails along the water there are MANY trails to go escape on!”
Plan your run at Walsh's Landing Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Phone(503) 856-3408
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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