Mountains Parbs Trails Trails, continued Historic & Cultural Sites 1 Olympic Sculpture Park 14 Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park 25 Asahel Curtis Picnic Area & Nature Trail/Annette Lake Trail 40 Log House Museum, "The Birthplace of Seattle" to Sound Magnificent views and world-class art at Seattle Art Museum's nine-acre Largest wild park in an urban area in Am eri ca with 5,000 acres. A network Spectacular old growth forest an d a plunging mountain stream Celebrates the early history of Alki and West Seattle. From 1-5 south of outdoor sculpture park on the north end of t he Seattle waterfront. of tra ils th rough wetland and fo rest terra in allows hiking and horseback characterize the easy 0. 5-mile Nature Trail loo p. Reach Annette Lake by 1-90, take the West Seattle Freeway and turn right off the Harbor Avenue riding. Mine shafts and concrete foundations from 19th century coal a 3.5-mile (one way) hike. /-90 exit 47, south to Na ture Trail and Annette S. W. exit to circle around Alki Point, then turn left on 61st Avenue S.W 2 Jim Ellis Freeway Park mining can still be see n. To the Red Town Trailhead: 1-90 exit 13, head Lake Trailhead. Just north of 1-90 is a picnic area. loghousemuseum.info Greenway Iconic downtown park on a lid above 1-5, named after Greenway founder. south on Lakemont Boulevard for 3 miles. To Wilderness Creek Trailhead: SR 900 {l-90 exit 15} south fo r 3.3 miles; small parkin g area is on the right. 26 Denny Creek and Fran klin Fa lls 41 Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 3 St. Edward State Park One of the best fa mily trails in the Greenway, a short walk from the Many lake an d river systems of King County flow to the sea through the This forested park in Kenmore includes trails for hikers and equestrians, a 15 Squak Mountain State Park road leads to 70-fo ot Franklin Fa lls. Nearby is a portion of the historic locks in Ballard, in northwest Seattle. The view of migrating salmon at huge playground and a rich history as a former re ligious sem inary. Over 2,000 acres of forest on the south edge of Issaquah offer hiking, Snoqualmie Pass Wagon Road. From 1-90 exit 47 drive north of the freeway the fish ladder is a powerful reminder of the thread of life that begins in equestrian trails and excell ent wildlife habitat. 1-90 exit 15, south on and take a right on Denny Creek Road. Drive 2 miles to the campground, snowmelt from the mountains along the Greenway. From 1-5 north of /-90, 4 Mercer Slough Nature Park Highway 900 past milepost 18, then left on SE May Valley Road for 3 and a bit fa rther is the trail to the falls. take the 45th Street exit, head west and fo llow signs. Beginning under 1-90, the Slough covers 320 acres of wetlands with 5 miles. Trailhead will be on left. miles of trails for nature walks, canoe trips and bird watch ing. Ma rshes, 27 Snoqualm ie Pass 42 Museum of History and Industry meadows and waterways provide wildlife habitat fo r birds, animals, 16 Tiger Mountain State Forest Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, hiking and MOHAI, in a former armory in South La ke Un ion in Seattle, is the largest amphibians and native plants. The Visitor Center/ Museum is in the The state's most popular tra il s wind through 13,000 acres of working mounta in biking. 1-90 exit 52, 53 or 54 to the ski areas and trails. private herit age organization in Washington, telling stories of the peop le historic Winters House. 1-90 exit 9, Bellevue Wa y. First right leads to boat forest and conservation area, managed by the State Department of who built Seattle from wildern ess to wo rld city. launch and trails. Continue north post Park and Ride to Winters Ho use. Natural Resources . There are two access points for hikers, mounta in 28 Alpine La kes Wildern ess and t he Pacific Crest Trail mohai.org bikers and equestrians, just minutes from Seattle suburbs. For the High A nationally fa mous wilderness vith dozens of rugged alpine peaks, 5 Lake Sammamish State Park Point Trailhead take 1-90 to exit 20 and turn south. For the Tiger Summit glacial lakes and meadows fu ll of wildflowers; dangerous country for the 43 Burke Museum A favorite day-use destination for boaters, water skiers, swimmers and Trailhead take Highway 18 exit 25 south off /-90. In about 4 miles the inexperienced hiker and fragile habitat. Reservations and permits limit Located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, the Burke picn ickers. The Greenway Trust and Wa shington State Parks have taken on trailhead will be on the right. Bicycles allowed at Tiger Summit. hikers in the wilderness, but se eral day-hike trail s from 1-90 exits east features the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest - birds, a major ecological restoration effort at the lake and along Issaquah Creek of North Bend give a taste of the alpine region beyon d. The Pacific Crest fossils, loggi ng tools, and more. burkemuseum.org to restore salmon and wildlife habitat and improve the park for visitors. 17 Duthie Hill Park National Scenic Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico, heads north of From /-90 take exit 15, turn north, follow signs to the park. Duthie Hill Park encompasses 120 acres of evergreen forest located on 1-90 exit 52 at Snoqualmie Pass into the Wilderness, and south of 1-90 exit 44 Klondike Gold Rush Museum the Sammamish Pl atea u. The lush fo rest of Douglas firs and western 52 through ports of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Between 1-90 and th e Seattle waterfront in the historic Pion eer Square 6 Snoqualmie Falls hemlocks provides an excellent backdrop for a mountain bike park and district, with photos and memorabilia from Seattle's turn-of-t he-century Snowmelt from the Cascades feeds the Snoqualmie River as it cuts miles of hiking trails. 1-90 exit 18, go north for 2.1 miles, turn right onto 29 Crystal Springs and cabin Creek Sno-Parks boom days. 319 2nd Ave South, Seattle. www.nps.gov/ klse through the valley to plunge over 270-foot Snoqualm ie Fal ls, creating a Issaquah-Fall City Road, follow for 3 miles, park is on right. Cross-country skiing trails. Snowmobiles at Cryst al Springs. Sno-park spectacular natural attraction that draws 1.5 million visitors a year. A t ra il permit requi red from Washington State Parks www.parks.wa.gov. From 45 Issaquah History Museums leads to viewing platforms and down switchbacks to t he foot of the falls. 18 Preston-Snoqualmie Trail 1-90 at exit 62 for Crystal Springs, Exit 63 for Cabin Creek. The Gil man Town Hall Museum and the Issaquah Depot Museum 1-90 take exit 25, follow signs to the falls. This paved, 6-mile regional trail segment connects Preston on t he west discover, preserve and share the history of Issaquah. to an overlook of Snoqualmie Falls on the east. To the western trailhead, 30 John Wayne Pioneer Trail, Snoqualmie Tu nnel, Iron Horse State Park 1-90 exit 17, head south on Front Street. issaquahhistory. org 7 Snoqualmie Point Park & Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead take 1-90 exit 22, head north, turn right, trail head on the left. A major, non-motorized, cross-state link, this form er Milwaukee Road Th is magnificent Greenway park offers sweeping views of the front range ra ilway grade reaches from Rattlesnake Lake near North Bend east across 46 Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie of the Cascades and Snoqualmie Pass. The Mount<iins to Sound Greenway 19 Taylor Mountain Forest Washington State. The level grade of th e trail makes it id eal for mountain Historic train ca rs in downtown Snoqualmie, exhibits in the classic Trust played a key role in preserving this land and building a co mmunity Over 1,800 acres of fo rest and wetland near the communities of Hobart bikers, equestrians and walkers. Mclin tra il heads are at Cedar Falls/ Victorian railroad station an d train rid es show the history of railroads gathering place and regiona l treasu re. Adjacent to the park is t he western and Mapl e Valley offer miles of tra ils fo r hiki ng, mountain biking, and Ra ttlesnake Lake and Hyak. The HyJk trailhead is disabled-accessible and and logging in the Snoqualmie Valley. From /-90 westbound take exit 31, trailhead to Rattlesnake Mountain. Eastbound 1-90, exit 27 and turn right, equestrians as we ll as excellent wildlife habitat. /-90 exit 25, south on provides closest access to the damp, dark 2.3-mil e Snoqualmie Tunnel. or from 1-90 eastbound take exit 27. The depot is at the intersection of then follow road left. Westbound /-90, exit 31, turn north, left on North Highway 18, then exit onto 276th Ave SE. Trai/head is first turn on the left. Hyak accesses the Lake Keechelus boat launch as well. Access: Cedar Railroad Avenue and King Street. trainmuseum.org Bend Way and continue until you cross under 1-90. Head up hill to park. Falls/Rattlesnake Lake {l-90 exit 32, head south 3 miles), Hyak {l-90 exit 20 Snoqualmie Valley Trail 54}, Lake Easton {l-90 exit 71} and South Cle Elum {l-90 exit 84).