Seabrook Hiking Trailheads by Neighborhood
Getting out in nature and hiking the fresh outdoors any time of year is something amazing. Here in Washington State, and Seabrook in particular, hiking on the Washington coast is an experience like none other – shimmering sunrays, lush vegetation, budding flowers, green grass, and fresh trails. Whatever draws you to the open air, you’ll find “it” walking and hiking here or in the nearby trails of the Olympic National Park a short drive away.
Seabrook is well known for its bike and pedestrian-friendly streets and pathways. These pathways are all complemented by the growing hiking and biking trails that are expanding or being improved year-round. Seabrook’s trail-building team is expanding the trails by 25-miles within the next five years in Seabrook itself and within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) trail network that is accessible from the Fernwood neighborhood in Seabrook.
The hiking trails in Seabrook are easy to moderate trails with suitable options for all ages. Take a look at the trailheads throughout Seabrook’s neighborhoods! For more information on the mountain biking trails and a virtual map, visit: Mountain Biking.
Alderwood
Zipline
The short .23-mile trail is accessible from the Alderwood playground park and exits on the southern end of the Alderwood neighborhood. The trail intersects with the hiking-only Troll Trail with exits throughout the Alderwood and Farm District.
- Easy to moderate terrain with steep, narrow paths at some points
- Best hiked mid April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions possible November-March
- Use caution with small children, ravines and potential tripping hazards are present
- Dogs welcome on a leash
Wormhole
The .12 trail is accessible in either the Alderwood or Farm District neighborhood. The moderate terrain and heavy undergrowth makes this trail somewhat darker than others in the area.
- Easy to moderate terrain with steep, narrow paths at some points
- Best hiked mid April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions possible November-March, especially at the small bridge crossing on the trail
- Use caution with small children, potential tripping hazards are present
- Dogs welcome on a leash
Greenway
North Glen Trail
The .31-mile trail borders the Greenway neighborhood with the trailhead entrance located at the northeast corner of the neighborhood along the 109 highway. Several pathways lead to the trail from within the neighborhood, located to the left of the corner after Meriweather Square and across the street from the north end of Anchor Street.
- Moderate terrain with narrow paths and roots on trail
- Best hiked mid April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions possible November-March
- Use caution with small children, ravines and potential tripping hazards are present
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Connects to the Whoa Nellie mountain biking trail, with moderate terrain and .66-miles
- Difficult to walk bicycles
East Main
Dipper Trail
The .4-mile trail is accessible behind the Seabrook Town Hall in the East Main neighborhood. The narrow trail meanders up and down, connecting to the Gnome Trail and Little Dipper and Big Dipper trails.
- Challenging terrain with narrow paths and roots on trail
- Best hiked mid April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions possible November-March
- Use caution with small children, potential tripping hazards are present
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Connects to the Little Dipper, Big Dipper, and Gnome trails
- Difficult to walk bicycles
Mill District
Gnome Trail
The most popular trail in Seabrook that goes through the gnome forest (make your own gnome home with all natural materials when you come by!), is found off of the Elk Creek Promenade or behind the Old Cedar Stump in the Mill District. The trail is .13 miles at a semi-steep grade that connects to the Elk Creek beach trail across the highway 109 roadway at the base.
- Easy terrain with a wide path
- Hikable year-round with possibility of mud and water pooling at the base of the trail fall-spring
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Connects to the Little Dipper, Big Dipper, Elk Creek beach trail, and Elk Creek Promenade path
- Not easily navigable for most strollers due to steep decline, elongated steps
- Moderately difficult to walk bicycles
Elk Creek Beach Trail
The .26-mile beach trail is found across the road from the base of the Gnome Trail or down the staircase at the south end of the South of Market neighborhood. The trail has moderate terrain with a mix between boardwalk and dirt paths.
- Moderate terrain with winding paths and roots over the trail
- Best hiked April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions likely November-March, making some parts of the trail impassable at times
- Not suitable for strollers (the path to the beach found in the Elk Creek neighborhood contains no stairs)
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Moderately difficult to walk bicycles; the walk-on beach access in the Elk Creek neighborhood is easily navigable with a bike
Farm Trail
The .14-mile trailhead is located on the east side of the Mill District neighborhood. After a slightly steep decline at the beginning of the trailhead, the trail is relatively flat until the last few years that have a gradual incline that ends in the Farm District just beyond the Windgate Barn, chicken coop, and horse pastures.
- Easy terrain with decline and slight inclines towards the end of the trail
- Best hiked mid April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions likely November-March
- Not suitable for strollers
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Trail intersects with mountain biking trail (Zipline), proceed with caution
- Stay to the left to remain on the Farm Trail after crossing the mountain biking path. The path to the right loops back to the Farm Trail or onto the Troll Trail that ends in the Farm District or near the Farm District playground if you take the northern trail
- Moderately difficult to walk bicycles
Farm District
Troll Trail
The .35-mile trail is located between the Alderwood, Mill, and Farm District neighborhoods with access points in all three neighborhoods. The trail winds up and down through the dense conservation area, running alongside a small creek at times. Keep an eye out for possible tripping hazards throughout this trail.
- Challenging terrain with slight inclines and declines on a windy trail
- Best hiked mid April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions likely November-March
- Not suitable for strollers
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Difficult to walk bicycles
Cedar Run Trail
The .35-mile trail is a new trail that borders the homes located in the south Farm District. Accessible through the Poolside Cabin court, the trail meanders through the woodlands with remarkable stumps that are remnants of the old-growth forest that remained prior to the logging industry boom.
- Easy terrain with decline and slight inclines towards the end of the trail
- Best hiked mid April-October
- Muddy and pooled water conditions likely November-March
- Not suitable for most strollers, jogging strollers may do okay
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Easy to walk bicycles
Narnia Trail
The .4-mile trail is a newly directed and revamped trail accessible from the Orchard Walk Park in the Farm District and through the Fernwood neighborhood. With easy terrain, the trail zig zags through the forest between neighborhoods, perfect for walking or biking.
- Easy terrain with decline with curves and slight inclines in places
- Best hiked year-round
- New techniques have been put in place to prevent flooding and muddy conditions, caution should still be used during the rainy season
- Suitable for strollers
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Be cautious of sharing the trail with cyclists as there are a couple of blind corners
Sidney Trail - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Fernwood
Border Trail
The out and back, mixed use 2.3-mile trail is located at the northeastern end of the Fernwood neighborhood. A majority of this hike is relatively flat with more winding curves about halfway through the hike.
- Easy terrain
- Best hiked year-round
- Muddy and pooled water conditions likely November-March
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Be cautious of sharing the trail with cyclists
Cedar Hollow - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
The Cedar Hollow trail is accessible via the Border Trail in Fernwood. The mixed-use .82-mile trail is relatively flat, easy terrain.
- Easy terrain
- Best hiked year-round
- Muddy and pooled water conditions likely November-March
- Dogs welcome on a leash
- Be cautious of sharing the trail with cyclists