Have there been any recent trail reroutes?

Yes, the last 500 yards of the Meetcutter trail and the last 100 yards of the Ridgeside Footpath were rerouted to avoid a steep section, as reported on [October 7](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-08.130306235115). This reroute was noted as being better for bikers than hikers.

What is the status of stream crossings?

New bridges have been installed over swampy areas on the Midway and Midway Cut-Off trails, as of [October 7](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-08.130306235115). However, streams along the Midway trail were noted as being completely dry in a report from [August 8](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-08.155443000151).

Are there any new trail features or notable changes?

Two new bridges were recently added on the Midway and Midway Cut-Off trails to improve swampy area crossings, with another bridge on the Midway near Hidden Pond existing since March, according to a report on [October 7](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-08.130306235115). A reroute has also been completed on the Meetcutter and Ridgeside Footpath trails.

What is the current state of fall color and wildlife?

Fall colors are described as a mix of green to orange, especially in deciduous areas, as of [October 5](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-06.072511416352). Salmon were observed jumping in the river on October 5, and blackberries were still available in early September as of [September 7](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-08.113511679165).

Lord Hill Regional Park

Puget Sound and Islands

updated 1 month ago

Lord Hill Regional Park trails are reported in good condition as of October 7. New bridges have been added to the Midway and Midway Cut-Off trails to improve crossings over swampy areas, replacing older log crossings. The Meetcutter trail and a portion of the Ridgeside Footpath have also been rerouted to avoid a steep section. Fall colors are visible, with leaves ranging from green to orange, particularly in the deciduous areas. Salmon have been seen jumping in the river, and some blackberries are still available. Streams on some trails, like the one along Midway, are reported as dry. Parking lot conditions are not explicitly mentioned in recent reports, but one report from August 8 noted it was almost full.

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What hikers ask about Lord Hill Regional Park

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Yes, the last 500 yards of the Meetcutter trail and the last 100 yards of the Ridgeside Footpath were rerouted to avoid a steep section, as reported on October 7. This reroute was noted as being better for bikers than hikers.