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Little Mountain Park

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Encompassing over 500 acres, Little Mountain Park is both the largest and finest of Mount Vernon's Parks. This tiny mountain located east of I5 has long been loved by locals who enjoyed the broad vistas available from the drive to the summit. More recently, the richly forested slopes have become a popular spot for hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers who come to exercise and play on the well-built trails in a beautiful forest environment. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Mount Vernon, the park is an easy drive from Seattle or Bellingham.

Local Info

Easy access, well-maintained trails, and views from the summit make Little Mountain Park a great place. But it's the vibrant second growth forests that cover the park that make it a real gem for runners. And with 6.5 miles of multi-use singletrack and access to 2.5 miles of pedestrian-only trails, there are lots of options to suit individuals and groups as they escape to nature just minutes from the city.

Maps & Guidebooks

Check out the Mount Vernon Parks Foundation's website for additional information about the park. The organization does a lot to keep the trails running at Little Mountain Park.

Food & Drink

Visit The Porterhouse Pub (no minors) or Skagit River Brewery for post running food and drinks. Or see the Mount Vernon Chamber Website for a list of other options available.

Recommended Routes in Little Mountain Park - 2

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Favorite Walking out to the North Viewpoint at Little Mountain Park, Mount Vernon, WA.
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South Little Mountain Lollipop

2.9 mi 4.7 km 896' Up 273.12 m Up 900' Down 274.35 m Down

Mount V…, WA
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Favorite Heading from the kiosk and rest stop at the west end of La-Z-Boy this is one of three bridges on this beautiful hike. You'll reach this first mid-way through the trail, another lies 150 yards east and then another after the Cairn intersection. Enjoy!
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Little Mountain Park Loop

3.9 mi 6.3 km 802' Up 244.55 m Up 778' Down 237.09 m Down

Mount V…, WA
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Little Mountain Park Running

  • 10 Miles 17 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 11 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 23 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Little Mountain Park - 34

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0.2 mi 0.4 km #1Mossy Rock
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Lake, WA
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Big Lake, WA
0.2 mi 0.3 km #2Sidekick
Easy Easy
Mount Vernon, WA
Easy Easy
Mount Vernon, WA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #3La-Z-Boy
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
0.1 mi 0.1 km #4Fred's Trail
Difficult Difficult
Mount Vernon, WA
Difficult Difficult
Mount Vernon, WA
0.4 mi 0.6 km #5Julieann Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
0.6 mi 0.9 km #6Darvill Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
0.5 mi 0.8 km #7West Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
1.0 mi 1.6 km #8Bonnie and Clyde's
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
0.6 mi 1.0 km #9Rooty
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Mount Vernon, WA
0.5 mi 0.7 km #10Ridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Mount Vernon, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Mount Vernon, WA

Photos of Little Mountain Park - 5

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Walking out to the North Viewpoint at Little Mountain Park, Mount Vernon, WA.
Dec 24, 2016 near Mount V…, WA
Steep going on Fred's Trail at Little Mountain Park, Mount Vernon, WA.
Dec 24, 2016 near Mount V…, WA
A patchwork of fields seen from the Ridge Trail at Little Mountain Park.
Dec 24, 2016 near Mount V…, WA
Bonnie & Clyde's old ride?
Aug 4, 2017 near Mount V…, WA
Heading from the kiosk and rest stop at the west end of La-Z-Boy this is one of three bridges on this beautiful hike. You'll reach this first mid-way through the trail, another lies 150 yards east and then another after the Cairn intersection. Enjoy!
Dec 1, 2022 near Big Lake, WA

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