Bridle Trails State Park: Coyote Loop Trail

A beautiful trail run just minutes from downtown Seattle.

Trail Running Easy

Distance: 5.3 km
Ascent: 56 m
Descent: 56 m
Duration: 0-1 hrs

Low Point: 122 m
High Point: 162 m
Gradient: 2˚

Bridle Trails State Park: Coyote Loop Trail Map

Bridle Trails State Park is conveniently located between Kirkland and Redmond in the Seattle metro area. While the state park's name derives from its popularity with equestrians, this 489-acre park is also a fantastic hiking and trail running destination within minutes of downtown Seattle.

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Description

The park is home to 28 miles of trails, but one of the most logical loop routes is the Coyote Loop Trail, shown here. This 3.3-mile loop offers mellow trails rolling through a beautiful PNW rainforest. With towering trees, green ferns, and dark black dirt, this is everything that you imagine when you think about trail running in Washington!

As you run, make sure that you're courteous to the local equestrians, and yield the trail when you encounter horses.

Sources: https://www.parks.wa.gov/481/Bridle-Trails