• What To Do
  • Hiking/ Biking

    The Mill Creek Recreation Trail is a 2.5 mile paved path running parallel with Mill Creek. This multi-use trail is open to non-motorized transportation and is pet friendly. It is a wide trail that actually is marked down the center, which makes it easier for traffic to flow safely.

• What To Expect

  The trail runs east-west paralleling Mill Creek sloping ever so slightly toward town. This elevation change is noticeable when biking. The trail is paved from start to finish, and pets are allowed but must be on a leash. Wheeled transportation is allowed as long as it is non-motorized. The trail covers 2.5 miles from end to end, starting and finishing at parks with playgrounds and restrooms. Enjoy the sound of Mill Creek and views of the Blues and wildlife. There are bridges located at Rooks Park, the U.S. Corps of Engineers office, and Walla Walla Community College allowing access to the south side of Mill Creek into the Bennington trail system. For a longer trip, you can connect into the Bennington trail system at the east end of Mill Creek Recreation Trail by the dam joining the Whitetail Trail or the Kingfisher Trail, which is the south side path along Mill Creek.

• When To Go

  The Mill Creek Recreation Trail is open year round. The Rooks Park parking lot is closed beginning mid October and services at Rooks Park may be limited, such as locked bathroom doors. This trail is so accessible that it definitely warrants multiple visits a year. As Mill Creek's flow changes so does the experience. Spring and fall are of course more dramatic displays of the verdant green rolling fields and multi-color foliage leading the eye to snow-kissed mountains. Strap on the snowshoes when possible as the valley seems to accumulate enough snow a few times a season for such an adventure. The community is lucky to have such a trail. It leads to many different adventures and activities, which is why users should take advantage of such an accessible outdoor opportunity.

• How To Get There

  There are multiple ways to access the Mill Creek Recreation Trail. The most popular way to join the trail is located at the Walla Walla Community College baseball/softball field parking lot, which is centrally located on the trail. At the east end of this trail is Rooks Park, and at the west end is Eastgate Lions Park. Below, we outline three ways to access this trail.
  
  Walla Walla Community College: From downtown Walla Walla, take Rose Street east. Rose Street will make a bend to the right and continue as East Isaacs Avenue for another 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Tausick Way. In roughly a quarter mile turn left into the parking lot just prior to the Mill Creek bridge.
  
  Rooks Park: From downtown Walla Walla take Rose Street east. Rose Street will make a bend to the right and continue as East Isaacs Avenue for another four miles. Pass by Walla Walla Community College and keep an eye out for Rooks Park signage on your right. Turn right on Rooks Park Road and follow to its end to a large parking lot. You will see signage for the Mill Creek Recreation Trail as you drive into the park.
  
  Eastgate Lions Park: From downtown Walla Walla take Rose Street east. Rose Street with make a bend to the right and continue as East Isaacs Avenue for another 1.5 miles. Turn right on North Wilbur Avenue and take your first left onto Tacoma Street. The parking lot is at the end of the road on the right. The access to the Mill Creek Recreation Trail is at the south end of the parking lot in between the baseball fields. There is signage that designates trail access.

Please do not solely rely on Google Maps as their route might not always reflect what is maintained.

• Your Public Lands

  City of Walla Walla, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• Distance:

  Within 1.5 Hours

• Difficulty Level:

  Day Tripper

• Seasons:

  Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

• Elevation:

  942 feet

• Pets:

  Yes

• Reservations:

  N/A

• ADA:

  Yes

• Multi-Use:

  Yes

• Motorized Vehicles :

  No

• Fees

  None

• Permits

  None

• Regulations

  Pets must be leashed.

• Amenities

  Restrooms and water are located at Rooks Park and Eastgate Lions Park. Restrooms also available at Corps of Engineers parking lot. Several benches along the way make the path accessible and manageable for many users.