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Carkeek Park Loop
Trail Running Route
Moderate
1.99 mi
411 ft
Delightful trails and incredible sunset views.
Carkeek park “offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains,” according to []( This 220-acre park is home to beautiful views of the sound, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and of course, twisty trails that are perfect for trail running!
While a plethora of cross-trails provide many different possible route combinations, and an out-and-back up some of the valleys can add distance, this standard loop through the park that roughly follows the perimeter still forms a respectable 2-mile run. For maximum distance, tack on an out-and-back on Piper’s Orchard Trail to Piper’s Creek Trail.
If you are indeed heading out after work, try to time your run to conclude at the beach at sunset. The views of the setting sun over the sound are simply sublime! If your run hasn’t obliterated your workday stress, an epic sunset is guaranteed to put you at ease.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
Carkeek park “offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains,” according to []( This 220-acre park is home to beautiful views of the sound, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and of course, twisty trails that are perfect for trail running!
While a plethora of cross-trails provide many different possible route combinations, and an out-and-back up some of the valleys can add distance, this standard loop through the park that roughly follows the perimeter still forms a respectable 2-mile run. For maximum distance, tack on an out-and-back on Piper’s Orchard Trail to Piper’s Creek Trail.
If you are indeed heading out after work, try to time your run to conclude at the beach at sunset. The views of the setting sun over the sound are simply sublime! If your run hasn’t obliterated your workday stress, an epic sunset is guaranteed to put you at ease.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stupid Hill | 0.22 mi | 154 ft | 12.5% |
| Carkeek South Bluff Stairs | 0.17 mi | 141 ft | 14.9% |
| S. Bluff Climb (sb) | 0.15 mi | 141 ft | 17.4% |
| S Bluff + S Ridge (eb) | 0.83 mi | 171 ft | 0.7% |
| South Ridge Trail, Eastbound | 0.70 mi | -157 ft | -2.5% |
| Along the Ridge | 0.58 mi | 33 ft | 0.2% |
| Grand Fir Climb | 0.10 mi | 89 ft | 16.6% |
| Hammer Down to Puget Sound | 0.24 mi | -157 ft | -12.1% |