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West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails
4.2 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Seattle, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails' 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 West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails
“This was a really well maintained wide trail.”
this was my favorite spot to visit in Seattle! i didn’t care that the trails were muddy when i went, the forest is dense and you really feel immersed; i think the rickety bits of DIY trail make it even better.
This trail system through Seattle's largest contiguous forest extends from Pigeon Point near the West Seattle bridge at the north end, down to Westcrest Park at the south end. The trails can be tricky to navigate, so I suggest using an online or paper trail map.
The main trails are wet and muddy six months of the year. The smaller trails are primitive at best and all too often dead end or lead to nowhere useful requiring you to turn around and go back the way you came. Not much for amenities like water or restrooms either.
Great urban forest hiking experience close to West Seattle. Kudos to the volunteers who are maintaining the trails. The downloadable trail map is super helpful. Trails are not beginner friendly are clearly marked.
Trail conditions & character
“At first I thought that it was not often used but I was pleased to see several walkers and dog walkers.”
“Not much for amenities like water or restrooms either.”
“i didn’t care that the trails were muddy when i went, the forest is dense and you really feel immersed; i think the rickety bits of DIY trail make it even better.”
Plan your run at West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitewdgtrails.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–11:30 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–11:30 pm |
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