Saint Edwards State Park
- Saint Edward State Park contains 316 acres with 3,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on Lake Washington. Amenities at this former seminary site include a seminary building with a kitchen, dining hall, classrooms, dormitory... wildernet.com
Bridle Trails State Park
In the middle of the busy ?east side? is a 482-acre, second-growth forest park crisscrossed with more than 28 miles of trail. Such a wonderful find so close to Interstate 405! The trails are well maintained, though often mudd... trails.com
Carkeek Park
Picturesque views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains are just a few of this park"s attractions. Grandchildren with a scientific bent can explore animal life in the tidal pools on the beach, watch salmon migrate in... grandparents.com
Oo Denny County Park Loop Trails, Kirkland, Washington
At O. O. Denny Park, nothing is as it seems. What looks like a small, lakefront green space in the city of Kirkland is actually a narrow slice of deep forest owned by the city of Seattle. Some of the largest trees in the city... trails.com
Coal Creek Park Trails, Bellevue, Washington
It might be hard to believe, but this modest park helped build Seattle. Supplying coal to a rapidly expanding population across the lake, the Newcastle mine that used to operate here fueled the region?s explosive growth at th... trails.com
Coal Creek Park Trail
Water, water everywhere and quite a drop it takes! Cougar Mountain?s Coal Creek Falls is the primary attraction here, but it?s the water underfoot that really makes the area special. Such abundance helps keep the forest green... trails.com
Bellevue Parks
This Bellevue Parks and Community Services Department gem offers easy access to a vast array of native plants and wildlife, just minutes from downtown. The vestigial wetlands provide a window into life here prior to modern de... igougo.com
Washington Dance Club
The largest living museum of plants north of San Francisco, the Arboretum contains 4,600 types of trees, shrubs and vines. In a 200 acre tranquil greenspace, collections are selected and arranged to display their beauty a... citysearch.com
Woodland Park Zoo
No one will mistake Woodland Park or Green Lake Park for wilderness, but their central location and convenient access from so many neighborhoods make this outdoor complex the signature recreation area for many Seattle residen... trails.com
Blake Island State Park
- Blake Island State Park covers 475 acres with 17,000 feet of saltwater shoreline. Boating facilities include a protected moorage with a jetty and twelve 12' X 32' floats, 21 buoys, a pier, and a marine toilet pump station.... marinas.com
Manchester State Park
- Manchester State Park covers 111 acres with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage. It is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail system for human powered and wind powered beachable craft. One Cascadia campsite is l... wildernet.com
Squak Mountain
Well maintained and well marked, Squak Mountain is a good intermediate trail. The close proximity to Issaquah makes it an urban wilderness that is especially good for an evening run after work. Since there hasn?t been any log... trails.com
Tradition Lake
When the pressures of the office get too much, this Tiger Mountain trail is just close enough to hike after business hours, and just wild enough to make you forget those urban cares for a few hours. The plethora of trails aro... trails.com
High Point Trail, Issaquah, Washington
With three trail opportunities, High Point trailhead is ideal for children. Choose between the easy Tradition Lake trail, a moderate climb to Talus Rocks where children can find out about the bat caves, and a very strenuous c... trails.com
Redtown Meadow Trail, Bellevue, Washington
Sometimes we humans do get it right and this area proves it. The old mining community of Red Town built a ball field in a previously spectacular meadowland, and when King County Parks reclaimed Cougar Mountain, a few advocate... trails.com
Wildside Trail–de Leo Wall,...
Humans have been trekking through this Cougar Mountain forest for ages. Native Americans wandered the slopes for as long as seven thousand years, and after the new Americans moved west, trappers, prospectors, loggers, and tra... trails.com
Heybrook Ridge And Lookout Tower Trail, Index, Washington
Meadowdale is a valuable rarity among the many good Puget Sound beachfront parks, thanks to restricted road access to the shore. This makes it a great choice for hikers who will enjoy the descent on an easy trail along Lunds ... trails.com