North Creek Park Boardwalk
1 week ago
Boardwalk wobbly in places, plants encroaching
4 this month · 20 reports
Hamlin Park
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 6 days ago
The trails at Hamlin Park are in good condition, with no significant obstacles reported in the recent trip reports. On August 2, 2026, one downed tree was noted but posed few problems. Another report from June 27, 2026 mentioned only one downed tree on offshoot trails, which was easily stepped over. Parking appears to be ample, with September 19, 2026 noting that weekend parking lots were full with various activities like picnicking and baseball games. Despite weekend crowds for events, the trails themselves offer opportunities for solitude.
Generated from 13 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Hamlin Park
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No significant trail obstructions have been reported. On August 2, 2026, one downed tree was noted, and on June 27, 2026, only one downed tree was found on offshoot trails, both of which were easily navigated. There are no other recent reports of major blowdown affecting the main trails.
Parking appears to be generally available, although it can be busy on weekends. On September 19, 2026, the parking lots were full with various recreational activities. However, this report also indicated plenty of space for dog walkers and other park users.
Yes, on August 2, 2026, construction was ongoing for a new play park, and two tepees or lean-tos were observed. Another report from September 19, 2026 also mentioned seeing changes in "shelters" or lean-to's.
Recent reports have mentioned a variety of bird species. On August 2, 2026, a Cooper's Hawk was spotted, and 18 bird species were observed. On June 27, 2026, 19 bird species were noted, including a downy woodpecker and northern flicker.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh6 days ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Today's second ramble, midday, included 4.15 miles up to and through South Woods Park and Hamlin Park in comfortable overcast conditions. Total elevation gain from my house to both parks and back was ...
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Tried submitting this a few times - there must be a ton of people doing #HikeaThon 2026! Maybe this time it will work...Kicked off the month with a 4-mile local hike with my Tidal Tank slosh pack on a...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Hamlin has a little something for everyone. For the number of trip reports I write for it, I always still find something new. Today, butterflies, solace, and a shelter near some blowdowns. Tack that o...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
A mother barred owl overseeing flying lessons for her offspring. Hamlin Park has many miles of trails with an occasional hill for interval training. The tread is mostly fantastic, built for speed and ...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
I needed a fresh dose of Nature to combat pre-grief over saying good-bye to our beloved dog next Thursday. Something close, dependable, and green. Solid trails where the roots wouldn't trip me up if I...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Made up of a combination of paved and nonpaved trails, this was a surprisingly nice and close to home park. When getting off the paved sections to the dirt trails there are several very hilly and some...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
My dog and I enjoyed a 4-mile ramble (2.67 mph / 90 minutes) on a partly sunny Friday afternoon to process some news. We heard 20 species including a raptor that dragged some prey (mouse? had a long t...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
I took my dog on his third outing this week (so grateful for the opportunities to get out to enjoy this beautiful January sunshine!) this time to Hamlin Park and South Woods, a 4.5 mile loop from our ...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
I wanted to see how the local woods were holding up following the previous week's flooding in the PNW, and both parks are in pristine condition except for minimal small-branch debris here and there, n...
Older12 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
My dog and I enjoyed a recovery day walk north from our home to Hamlin and South Woods Park, with a round trip of 4.7 miles in 100 minutes (2.8 mph). It was a beautiful afternoon and I was after birds...