East Lake Sammamish Trail
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Burke-Gilman Trail Elliott Bay Trail Snoqualmie Valley Trail Interurban Trail (North) Cedar River Trail he Regional Trails System in King The Eastrail County contains over 40 unique will be 42 miles trails offering some 300 miles of distinc- of continuous trail tive greenways and off-street routes that connecting the allow travel from the Puget Sound to the Surface and Grade Soft-surface with a gentle grade that communities Surface and Grade Paved with a flat grade, follows follows the route of the historic Milwaukee Road railroad with Surface and Grade Paved with a gentle grade, follows Surface and Grade Paved for its first 12 miles until of east Lake Cascade Mountains. Defined primarily by the route of the historic Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern a 2.5-mile on-street detour around the Snoqualmie Mill site. the route of the historic Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway intersecting the Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail and continues Washington Railway along Lake Union and Lake Washington. Surface and Grade Paved and flat, with a separate that operated in the early part of the 20th Century. as a soft-surface trail for its last 5 miles to Landsburg Park. wide, paved trails or hard gravel paths Length 31 miles, travels through the Snoqualmie Valley to Snohomish Length 20 miles, stretches from Seattle to Bothell and pedestrian walking path that follows the trail through from Duvall to North Bend and on to Rattlesnake Lake Length 5 miles, links Seattle and Shoreline north to Length 17 miles, follows the gentle grade of the historic County. with gentle grades, they are perfect op- links with the Sammamish River Trail forming part of the Myrtle Edwards Park. where it links with the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. Edmonds and Snohomish County along a mostly paved, Milwaukee Road railroad from Renton along the Cedar Currently 13 44-mile “locks to lakes” trail corridor. Length 3 miles, follows the Seattle waterfront from the Highlights Provides stunning views of the upper and off-street route. River and SR-169 to Landsburg Park. portunities for walking, cycling, strolling, miles of trails Highlights Passes through the University of Washington Olympic Sculpture Park north through Myrtle Edwards and lower sections of the Snoqualmie Valley and crosses the Highlights Numerous public art projects line the trail Highlights Offers numerous views and access points to rolling, horseback riding or just enjoying campus, and connects with Link light rail at the UW Centennial parks to Magnolia. 100-foot-high Tokul Trestle just north of Snoqualmie. including “FlipBooks” which displays animated stories, such the Cedar River, with opportunities to observe the journey are open, with more on the the view. Station near Husky Stadium. Highlights Offers exceptional views of Elliott Bay, Puget Access McCormick Park, Nick Loutsis Park, Griffin as a deer sprouting antlers and an erupting volcano. of Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon in the fall. Access Golden Gardens, Gas Works Park, UW light rail Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline. Creek Natural Area, 356th Drive SE Trailhead (Fall City), Access N 145th Street Trailhead (Shoreline), Aurora Access Cedar River Park, Ron Regis Park, SR-169 way! Many of our trails are beloved by cycling station, Log Boom Park. Access 16th Avenue W (Seattle), Smith Cove Park. Rattlesnake Lake. Village Transit Center. Trailhead (Maple Valley), Landsburg Park. commuters on a daily basis, as they pro- Learn more Sammamish River Trail Alki Trail Issaquah-Preston Trail Interurban Trail (South) Eastrail (South) and sign up vide a safe route to work and school, to for updates at the store and to fun, from home, to ad- Eastrail.org venture, and back again. Use these trails as a source of inspiration! Be inspired to exercise, to commute, to walk and talk, to enjoy the outdoors, experience each trail’s unique character, and commune with our beautiful natural surroundings in the Pacific Northwest. Surface and Grade Paved and flat, follows the route Surface and Grade Soft-surface and flat. Follows the of the historic Puget Sound Electric Railway in a nearly route of the former Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Let’s Connect! Surface and Grade Paved with a flat grade, follows the Surface and Grade Paved and flat, travels through straight line through the Green River Valley. Railway along the eastern shore of Lake Washington A collaboration of agencies in King 42 miles of continuous trail 4 light rail stations Sammamish River from Bothell to Redmond. numerous parks with piers and beaches that provide access Surface and Grade Paved and soft-surface with a Length 15 miles, links the cities of Tukwila, Kent, Auburn, between Renton and Bellevue. County manages the Regional Trails Length 11 miles, links with numerous regional trails to the Elliott Bay shoreline. gentle grade that follows the north side of Interstate 90. and Pacific, passing through historic industrial areas of the Length 4 miles, will be extended north over the historic System and makes it all possible. New including the Burke-Gilman, Tolt Pipeline, North Creek, Length 4 miles, follows Alki Beach around the West Length 7 miles, links the East Lake Sammamish and Green River Valley. Wilburton Trestle and into Bellevue’s Spring District and PSE, and Marymoor Connector trails. Seattle shoreline from Harbor Island to Alki Beach Park. Preston-Snoqualmie trails between Issaquah and Preston. Highlights Connects with the Green River Trail in link with the existing north segment of Eastrail and the and interesting routes are continually Highlights Provides stunning views of the Sammamish Highlights Provides magnificent views of downtown Highlights Passes through a stunning forest canopy east Tukwila and Kent forming a 19-mile recreational loop, and Cross Kirkland Corridor. being added to the network with scenic River Valley with opportunities to spot salmon in Seattle, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains, and links to of Issaquah Highlands, overlooks Issaquah Creek, and con- is also part of a series of shorter Kent Valley Loop Trails. Highlights Connects several parks including Gene September and October migrating upriver to Bear Creek. downtown Seattle via the King County Water Taxi. nects with backcountry trails at Grand Ridge Park. Coulon and Kennydale Beach Parks in Renton, and Access Fort Dent (Starfire) Park, Tukwila Station, Foster , and practical destinations in mind. Trail Access Blyth Park, Wilmot Gateway Park, 102nd Avenue Access Alki Beach Park, Harbor Avenue SW, Seacrest Park Access SE High Point Way Trailhead (Issaquah), Preston Park, 37th Street NW Trailhead (Auburn), 1st Avenue N Newcastle Beach Park in Bellevue. repair is ongoing in order to preserve NE Trailhead (Bothell), Northshore Athletic Fields. Ferry Terminal. Athletic Fields. Trailhead (Algona), 3rd Avenue SW Trailhead (Pacific). Access Newcastle Beach Park. this legacy of work for future generations. Make sure to sign up for trail alerts to East Lake Sammamish Trail Mountains to Sound (I-90) Trail Preston-Snoqualmie Trail Green River Trail Cross Kirkland Corridor keep up with the latest developments, check out some of our newest additions, King County GIS Center Printed on recycled paper. and create a list of your favorites. Set out www.kingcounty.gov/gis. This map was created by the ©2019 King©2019 County, Washington today to explore the many opportunities and the provided by regional trails in King County Division Recreation County ParksKing and and get to know #YourBigBackYard! TrailFinder Surface and Grade Soft-surface and flat, follows the Surface and Grade Paved and soft-surface with a flat Surface and Grade Paved and relatively flat, follows Surface and Grade Paved and flat, follows the Green route of the historic Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Want to explore the King County grade, follows the route of the historic Seattle, Lake Shore and Interstate 90 across Lake Washington. Surface and Grade Paved along a mostly flat grade River along a mostly separated path with short on-road Railway from the South Kirkland Park & Ride to Totem Lake. Regional Trails System even further? Eastern Railway along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish. Length 10 miles, begins in Beacon Hill in Seattle and with a steep .75-mile, on-street detour through the Raging segments along Russell Road in Kent. Length 5.75 miles, will be linked north to Woodinville Length 11 miles, forms the eastern segment of the 44- travels east to Mercer Island and Bellevue. River Valley due to the loss of a historic railroad trestle. Length 19 miles, links the cities of Tukwila and Kent with and south to Renton through future segments of King Check out King County Parks TrailFinder. mile “locks to lakes” trail corridor. Highlights Crosses Lake Washington on the north side Length 7 miles, follows the historic Seattle, Lake Shore an additional segment in Auburn near Brannan Park. County’s Eastrail. This mobile-friendly, interactive map al- Highlights Provides stunning views of Lake Sammamish of the I-90 Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge, providing and Eastern Railway between Preston and Snoqualmie. Highlights Connects with the Green River Natural Highlights Passes through the heart of Kirkland provid- and the Cascade Foothills, linking lakeside communities in spectacular views of Mt. Rainier, Lake Washington, and sur- Highlights Travels through secluded woodlands, pro- Resources Area providing stunning views of natural areas ing numerous access points to neighborhoods and parks lows you to zoom in and explore both Redmond, Sammamish, and Issaquah. rounding lakeside communities. vides exceptional views of the Snoqualmie River Valley, and and wildlife in the Green River Valley. along the way. ends at a viewpoint overlooking Snoqualmie Falls. Regional and Backcountry Trails through- Access NE 70th Street Trailhead (Redmond), Gilman Access Sam Smith Park, Aubrey Davis Park, Luther Access Fort Dent (Starfire) Park, Bicentennial Park, Van Access South Kirkland Park & Ride, Crestwoods Park, Boulevard Trailhead (Issaquah).