Pretty good park but lots of poop. I hereby call it, Poop Hill Regional Poop Park. Please update the listing to accurately reflect this, yelp moderators. read more

I really, really want to rate Lord Hill higher than a 3. Pros: It's close, and I can drop by in the afternoons to avoid the masses. For as close as you are to civilization, it feels like you're up in the mountains when you're here alone. It's a nice park with a lot of variety. There are a lot of trail combinations you can make, and the southern end of the park is always less busy than the northern end. Cons: This is supposed to be a shared use park, but mountain bikers are not welcome here. So many off leash dogs. So many bags of dog shit left all over. Equestrians think they own the park- there is often horse shit on bike only and bike/hike only trails. It gets old having to dodge hikers on the few bike only trails we have; we stay off the equestrian/hike only trails, they should return the favor. Recently, I came around a corner on Rock Candy Bypass to find a large group of photographers set up in the middle of trail, occupying the entire trail and pissed that I was there, despite it being a multi use trail. If I didn't experience the cons every time I'm out here, I would rate the park higher. It's still a good place to take the kids, as it's not very challenging and you can make any number of small to medium size loops that are never too far from the car. read more

No paper maps at the kiosk, no signage saying which trail you were on, no garbage can by the kiosk, and worst of all, I counted TEN dog poop bags lying on the ground within the first 15 minutes of our hike. Thanks for keeping it clean, dog owners :-( read more

Nice park outside of Monroe, just secluded enough that it isn't overly packed, but close enough to civilization that it feels safe. I've only been in the late spring afternoon, so that the parking lot was not very packed, and the trails weren't overly hectic. I ended up weaving through many of the trails within the forestry areas, rather than staying on the main paths with the horses and bikers, so I didn't feel that I was constantly watching over my shoulder. Any one I met on the trail was being COVID safe which was great. For the most part, the park is well maintained. The "summit" overlooking the valley is beautiful! I was able to see Mt. Rainier which was a delight! It is a huge park for sure, and you could easily go many times and find new paths! read more

Beautiful park. Easy to socially distance. Did notice a lack of maintenance in some areas, presumably due to COVID at this time. Beaver Lake was covered in weeds, so wasn't really visible. The trails were beautiful. Spotted mountain bikers, joggers, families, horseback riders, and walkers. Main trails are wide and easily accommodate strollers. Saw several piles of bear skat, and talked with a lady who spotted one near Beaver Lake. Also, saw several types of birds and small critters and found a hatched Robin egg. Cell reception can be spotty, so I highly recommend taking a photo of the map. The trails are intertwining and extensive, and it could be VERY easy to get lost. If you need some fresh air - you will love Lord Hill Park. Please note that there's ample parking, but only two outhouses available at the entrance. Also, there's no playground at this park. read more

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An afternoon in the woods was a great antidote to the Covid craziness that can feel all consuming these days. We arrived at 11:30 on a Sunday and got one of the last spots in the parking lot. There were enough people on the trail to help when we got the trails mixed up, but few enough to allow for plenty of woodsy peace and quiet. Many of the trails aren't marked so it's a good idea to snap a pic of the map at the trailhead. The West View Trail was rocky and would be difficult for someone not sure on their feet. Oh, one more thing? There's no longer a view on the WV trail. For a view we were told to go left at the Main Trail T and head for Beaver Lake. Yay! Now we have a destination for next time! read more

Lord Hill Regional Park - Partial map showing West View trail - Parks Near Me - Snohomish, Washington

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A lovely spot to hike! Can be a bit easy to get lost, so take care when visiting the first few times. read more

Beautiful forest park!!! Great place to test your running skills. It starts with a Looord hill. When you thunk its over, there are a couple more. You will keep gaining height so take your time unless you are a very skilled runner. Be prepared for the mud and snow on the way down. Don't think there isn't on your first glance ;) Various streams down too. You will have to cross over downfall trees or jump. Be ware of the rocks on the other side or you can twist your ankle Some runners get lost but I've found that most of the trails are connected. They end on one open one. read more

Large park that has trails for hiking and mountain bike riding. There are people riding horses as well. The parking lot is small and fills up. The trails are pretty well maintained and even though the parking lot gets filled, the paths are pretty socially distanced. There are only a couple of port-a-potty stalls at the entrance to the trail but otherwise no bathrooms. Bring water - you will need it. This is a nice place to enjoy few hours in nature. read more

Plenty of trails to choose from, but bring good shoes because several of the trails are quite muddy right now! The parking lot was full, but there are so many trails that we only ran into a couple of people that day. Beaver lake isn't so much of a lake, but there are definitely beavers among the many other animal residents found on the trails. Keep an eye out for horse droppings. Even on the trails that are clearly marked as "no horses" aren't safe. This is a great spot, though. The numerous trails make it easy to make a different path each time and it's easy to choose your distance. It was definitely worth the drive! read more

Lord Hill Regional Park - Beaver Lake - Parks Near Me - Snohomish, Washington

Yes, it's a park a very large park. Which is great, imo, because you have so many trails to choose from and will mos def keep us coming back. The parking area fills up pretty quickly in the AM, especially on a nice day but there is also some limited parking on the road leading up to the lot. Also, there are two portable toilets at the entrance of the park, which is better than nothing. In regards to the trails, they are all pretty well maintained and decently marked. There are essentially two types: Shared with horse, bike, & foot and foot traffic only. Watch out for horse apples on the shared paths and the foot only aren't as well groomed or marked. All in all, highly recommend for family hikes because the terrain is not very challenging and it really is a beautiful park. read more

Lord Hill is a lovely little park on the outskirts of Snohomish with miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. We took a very nice day hike there on a recent spring day and only scratched the surface...I'd love to go back again soon. Our hike, round trip, was probably somewhere between 4 and 5 miles on dirt trails over a rolling, wooded terrain with very little overall elevation change. For hardcore hikers, this would be cake; even for a lazy buffoon like me, it wasn't too bad. The trails have some muddy areas and the occasional horse apples to avoid. There are trail markers and maps at various points along the way that are informative for the most part...there were a few spots where trails split or criss-crossed and weren't labeled quite as well. The landscape features a lot of gnarled old mossy trees and ferns that give way in other areas to second-growth deciduous or mixed forest, and also to some large beaver ponds where a lot of sunlight gets through. The beaver ponds were great for bird watching (ducks, mergansers, flickers and the like)...we didn't see any beavers, but we saw their dams and hutches, and we also got a couple of good up-close looks at garter snakes. We had hoped to take the River Trail all the way down to a bank of the Snohomish River, but alas, one of those poorly marked trail forks outsmarted us...bastards. For as lovely a day as it was, we saw very few other people. No Discover Pass or other parking passes or fees are required, and there was plenty of parking available in the main lot on a sunny Saturday. The parking area is adjacent to a private residence/farm with a small herd of grazing sheep for you to baa-a-a-a at while you're loafing around your car. read more

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This park is unfortunately not what it used to be. I see a lot of hikers bringing their dogs without a leash. News - your dog needs a leash. I don't care if it's a golden retriever or a pit bull, and yes I've seen both. Mountain bikers seem to think that the park belongs to them. They are supposed to yield to horses - in fact we are all supposed to yield to horses, this is one of the few parks in the area where equestrians are welcome - but frequently are too interested in treating the sometimes fragile trails of this park like a raceway. Mountain bikers have destroyed Paradise Valley, now they have their sights set on destroying this park. I'm seeing cars on the trails in the park. No, they're not rangers. Combined with the increasingly full parking lot, it seems like this park is attracting more and more jerks and fewer stewards who are interesting in keeping the park pristine - the hikers and equestrians who have been coming here for years. read more

We had a lovely afternoon in this park!! There are a variety of trails. Some paved some.... Less paved? We took a picnic and found a great quiet spot by the river after just a short walk. Thaparking lot was full of potholes but it was large enough to take the traffic that was there on a Sunday afternoon. We'd definitely explore here more in the future. read more

This is a great park. Easy to access. Flat enough for just about anyone to hike. Huge - 10 miles of trails according to WTA. The only downside might be the horses and stuff - if you're scared of them or something. I often come here with my kids and an SUV-sized stroller. It's perfect for that. read more

This park is such A-blast every time we visit. We bring our mountain bikes in we have had several adventures, We come in the Winter I'm sometimes dearest snow and ice and that brings a different challenge for mountain bike very nice Experience all year round. the view before you get to the park is fantastic read more

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Lord Hill Regional Park was named after the Lord Family - some of the original settlers of the area back in 1800s. Lots of walking trails, not so much hiking due to lack of steep inclines, but the terrain is also perfect for trail running. It also happens to be an equestrian trail, so watch out for an abundance of horse doo doo. You are welcome to bring your pooch as long as they are on a leash. I found it interesting how you are required (by law) to pick up your dog poo, but apparently picking up horse crap is too much work, LOL. This park is underutilized, so it's never crowded, and you get the payoff of beautiful Snohomish River banks at the end. My sister's pup absolutely freaked out when he saw water and played in it for hours. You could bring a little folding chair and some lunch and enjoy it by the river before heading back. Total distance covered was about 6.5 to 7 miles. Pick your own pace and enjoy the great NW outdoors. read more

I'm kind of hesitant to leave this review as I fear that others may discover this jewel and it will become crowded. Oh wait.. I only have like ONE friend on here... okay. I'm sure our secret shall be safe. This is truly wonderful park. Hiking trails that veer off to more interesting hiking trails. Definitely a great hike for the beginning hiker and trails that are long enough for the more experienced hiker/daytripper. (As you can hike down to the river) It is open to horses and pets so in a few of the areas you do need to watch your step to avoid stepping in some poopie, but other than that it is a gorgeous trail that is beautifully maintained. The signs that are posted at the markers along sections of the trail make it very easy to map out a cool and interesting route. read more

I give this three stars because I have come here twice and the first time was actually enjoyable. I recommend taking the routes where horses are not allowed to go. Make sure to bring bug spray. It almost doesn't even matter because of the amount of horse crap on the main trails. Flies are everywhere! This becomes the biggest annoyance even with bug spray. They make owners clean up their dog crap, they should find a way for horse riders as well. If you do come here and are prepared to fight the torrent of flys, you will see excellent views of a second growth forest. It really can be quite beautiful...if the flies don't cloud your vision... read more

This is an easy park to get to, and the trails are fun to hike. I like the long uphill and downhill trails. They provide a good workout without making you hate the trails. There is a lot of vegetation because of the swampy terrain, but the trails are mostly dry or passable. This is a good place to spend a couple of hours enjoying the area. read more

This park is quite big and would be beautiful during the summer. During the winter it wasn't much to look at and we came after the cold snap so everything was frozen! We were here on a Saturday afternoon, cloudy but no rain. It actually wasn't very busy, which surprised us! A few people and pups, but I only saw 1 mountain biker and no horses. Wander around for 5 miles with the dog, trails are well graveled for the most part, easy walk, not much incline or rough terrain. He greeted and wiggled everyone we passed, ate all the horse poop he could stand, and we were on our way. Slept the whole ride home. We came from Shoreline, probably won't be back because of the drive, but it was a good way to kill an afternoon checking out someplace new! read more

Lord Hill Regional Park is a really beautiful hike. There isn't much elevation change but there are long routes through the woods. My hike was a little over 3 miles round trip. I hiked this trail with my dog and we didn't have any issues. The trails this time of year are a little wet and muddy so don't wear anything to nice and bring good shoes. I will be going back. read more

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Lord Hill has a great selection of trails and is quite large. We took the Beaver Lake route which was a tad over 2 miles round trip. The trail was in great condition but the "lake" was non-existent. We reached the area where the lake was supposed to be and saw nothing but tall grass. Apparently the lake was back there somewhere and just extremely low for this time of year. It was quite the letdown honestly, as the rest of this hike was a mixture of canopy cover and then wide open walking through the grass. There was nothing special to speak of but a couple of hills and the slight elevation change did at least provide some extra exercise. There are a large number of forks leading off to different trails here so be sure you bring a trail map if you intend to get back to where you started without getting lost in the process. We hiked with several other families and quite a few kids between the ages of 4-15. The little ones tended to trip a lot but were able to walk the entire way nonetheless. One thing to note is that there is quite a bit of nettle around the trailhead and along the trail itself. We had a little one wander into it and it made that family's hike way less happy then it should have been. Also of note is that many of the trails are frequented by horse riders. It's best to watch your step when walking along, even more than you normally would! I'll definitely make another trip back to try a different trail and/or hopefully see that elusive "lake" I had been hoping to see on my first trip. read more

Pretty location. Trails are maintained. Easy to get turned around. Will be back to explore more. read more

Lord Hill Regional Park - Pretty walking trails. Will he back for more exploring. - Parks Near Me - Snohomish, Washington

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Not safe for horses or hikers. Bikers on trails and roads they are not supposed to be on zooming on by.

Love love the long trails they have. There is a lot of horse poop so be careful when walking on the trail. They also have a map of all the trails you can take so take a picture of it, just in case you get lost. read more

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This is a beautiful park! My family and I choose to walk to the pond and back (about 3 miles, easy hike). We went the last weekend of April . The trails were very, very muddy (the kind of mud that you have to try to jump over and hope you are able to jump far enough not to land in). But that is April for Washington. Even through the mud the park was beautiful and green. The pond is mostly overgrown now with plants and it is more like a marsh that a pond. This is a park we will come back to explore again (but probably once the ground dries up some). The park has about 10miles of trails, so there is a lot more to explore here. read more

Lord Hill Park is little used by the locals around here and that is too bad -- except you'll have it largely to yourself. I prefer to access it on the north side, from Old Snohomish Monroe Road. Watch for a sign to turn south (left if you are coming from Monroe) to head up the hill to the park. At the park, you are at the summit of Lord Hill and all roads lead downhill. You can walk, run, ride, or cycle.There are major trails and minor trails. The network of trails is quite wide, so once you leave the summit you are not committed to a major climb to get back. There is a map at the summit but there are not always paper copies to pick up. There are panoramic viewpoints. There is not a lot of bathroom action out there, so you may want to bring a backpacking kit and some handwash. If you're on a road bike, you could ride up to the park (grueling hill). The way back down is worth it! Here's a website full of information that will help you make the most of your proximity to this great park. Print out your own copy of the map here. http://friendsoflordhill.org/ read more

While the hike is wonderful and there are ample trails to choose from, there are two problems that really hampered the experience here. Horse poop is ALL over the trail. The flies and mosquitoes are swarming this place, likely due to the horse poop, which creates a two-fold problem. I left having to wash my boots, and make a baking soda compress for all the bites I received. I couldn't keep the flies off me! My 6-years-young tot, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoys every opportunity to get up close and personal with a horse. The folks on this trail have always been friendly, stopping and allowing her to pet their manes, which brings a lot of enjoyment. We both enjoy a dip in the Snohomish River at the end of the trail. read more

Good place to run, hike, bike and horse back ride. Great trails, but you will find yourself looping around to the same trail. There is a dog leash law here and everyone ignores it. read more

Love Lord Hill Park!! Great family location with plenty of trails to explore. You could spend all day there. Fair warning the Tester Road side is not open to vehicles. Walk in traffic only. You will get fined if you drive into the park. read more

After short 2 hour hike i returned to find my car vandalized- front windshield and passenger widow etched and cracked estimated repair of 1000 dollars. I would not recommend this hike read more

*Update: The off-roading-in-the-park thing seems to have been taken care of. There are large concrete barriers at both entrances (off of Old Tester Road) that either seem sufficiently prohibitive to vehicle entry, or at least a sufficient test for some game monster truck with a towing package on a dark, rainy night after its occupants have slammed a few tall boys! Here's hoping the extra security measures (parks staff say there's some CCTV going on), and attendant ticketing, are stronger deterrents :) Credit where credit's due: the Ranger's office of Snohomish County is seriously understaffed and they made a point to rectify this problem as soon as they had the time and resources. If you're reading, P&R personnel, thank you for taking our concerns seriously! This little park is a treasure and it's nice to know that the civil and the official sides are in agreement that action should follow violations of park rules. Long live Lord Hill! ---------------------------------------------- Another wonderful day at Lord Hill. The reason I'm posting, however, is to notify other hikers/bikers/horse riders that some kind of action needs to be taken to preserve the end of the park accessible via Tester Road. For the last two months or so all gates have been open at this entrance, which allows trucks and other motor vehicles to access the lower area of the park and the roads that pedestrians walk to access trails. This means that big bonfires are happening in the quarry areas, large amounts of garbage are accumulating anywhere trucks can go, meadows are being turned into dust, the wider trails are degrading due to large vehicle use, etc. etc. I've spoken once before a couple of years back to park personnel about this same issue (an open gate allowing truck access), and was told that there are only two rangers responsible for the entire Sno Co region, so even if they are aware of a problem it takes time before they can address it, which they eventually did with some new locks and concrete barriers. But now that we're facing the same problem, again, whose responsibility is it to make sure that some bad seeds in monster trucks don't destroy the habitat and the peace and quiet we so appreciate about this little-known jewel? Maybe more pressure from multiple callers would light a fire under the parks people and get this issue semi-permanently resolved. There's got to be a way to keep motor vehicles out of our public parkland. Do we really need one more place full of the smell of exhaust and the sound of high horsepower engines tearing up the land? If you care, act! We don't have to lose Lord Hill! read more

We had set up a time with my niece and her boyfriend to go on a hike, but needed one that wasn't too far out and would be a shortish trip. They've been to this one in the past, so suggested going here. I felt that it was a decent hike actually! Wasn't too long, nor too difficult, though there are some steep parts to it. What they really like about this park too was that since it's not as busy as other, more popular hikes are, they were able to have their dogs off the leash and let them roam. I wouldn't mind coming back here during a sunnier time of year to do it again. read more

What a jewel of a park. If you live in Monroe or Snohomish, its just inside your backyard. It has many different trails with a wide degree of difficulty whether you are hiking or mountain biking. I like to start on the back side of the park. Go Up Tester Road past the high school. Go to the end of the road and you will see the park entrance. You start off with a very steep vertical. Yeah, it gets your heart rate going right away. From there, take your pick of routes going along the pipeline access going through a clearing and riding fast and furious through tall grass. Go West and you and ride right down to the river. As you get back to the main entrance and out the parking lot, have a great mile run down hill to Snohomish Monroe road. Enjoy! read more

Great hiking but I wouldn't recommend biking. Very steep hills up and down. If you have a disk breaking system and granny gears you might do fine. Also if you're under 40 years old might help too. I'll just do hiking from here on out on this trail. read more

Hiked the main trail and down to the river with my family. Very happy with how beautifully the park is maintained. There is horse manure here and there, but it's not too bad. It's a leisurely place to stroll, nothing strenuous. My father with a knee problem made it through just fine. There doesn't seem to be a ton of visitors throughout the day, but of course, if you really want to enjoy the beauty of the park, I'd recommend getting there early and leaving around noon or one, when a flux of people seem to arrive all at once. Spotting a cute chipmunk in the shrubbery a definite plus. read more

A great place for a little walk in through nature. A couple of different trail options so you don't get too bored. Not overly challenging, so you can talk and chit chat at the same time. Just be careful not to step in horse poo! read more

I love this place. There are lots of trails to hike on and beautiful scenery