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Wolf Tree Nature Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Seattle, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wolf Tree Nature Area'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 Wolf Tree Nature Area
This place is absolutely beautiful! There's a few paths in this trail. It's so easy to get lost in all this beauty! (In a good way)
What a great hiking area to have nestled in the city! There is plenty of parking in the north parking lot of Discovery Park, bathrooms, and lots of space to run around and play in the main area. The main road is paved, but the hiking within this area is not.
Lots of trees down on the trail. And tragically the iconic alder - cedar symbiotic support trees over the boardwalk gave way sometime this weekend 10/24/20.
Nice short loop behind the parking lot. Great for a quick trail or if you have toddlers
Trail conditions & character
“There is plenty of parking in the north parking lot of Discovery Park, bathrooms, and lots of space to run around and play in the main area.”
“And tragically the iconic alder - cedar symbiotic support trees over the boardwalk gave way sometime this weekend 10/24/20.”
Plan your run at Wolf Tree Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitefodp.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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