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Watershed Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Running trail in Kirkland, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Watershed 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.
This scenic neighborhood wooded tract features many hiking trails, a creek & benches for resting.
What runners say about Watershed Park
“Has a beautiful creek with a very pretty almost post apocalyptic look to it”
“When you walk to the side of near 405, you can hear many cars driving by, otherwise it is a fairly quiet park.”
This is a small, hidden, and easy trails park. It is not as big as Bridle Trails State Park across the street. No designated parking lot so you need to park your car on the street in the residence area. When you walk to the side of near 405, you can hear many cars driving by, otherwise it is a fairly quiet park.
I love these trails! Although I got lost in them for a while because I have no sense of direction and they're circular. The grade is decently steep, but good for running. It feels like you're in the middle of nowhere--but you can hear the freeway.
Serene and well-maintained park with hiking trails and fields/open spaces for lounging and play. Met so many nice folks and their dogs! Alltrails app helps with navigation (I got lost haha). Can't wait to return!
This is right behind my office. Quick Access walking from the 520 corridor. There are lovely pockets of forest. It is up above the traffic on the ridgeline, making it peaceful and quiet.
Trail conditions & character
“When you walk to the side of near 405, you can hear many cars driving by, otherwise it is a fairly quiet park.”
“But my dog and I go every week it's not to long for her little legs and a great way to go a little bit in the nature.”
“Small but varied, good elevation gain, usually not too crowded.”
“Has a beautiful creek with a very pretty almost post apocalyptic look to it”
“There's no parking specifically for the park but most people park at the corner of 45th and 110th on the street.”
“It is easy to navigate around this park because the trails are loop around.”
Plan your run at Watershed Park
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekirklandwa.gov
- Phone+1 425-587-3300
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