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Burke-Gilman Trail Elliott Bay Trail Snoqualmie Valley Trail Interurban Trail (North) Cedar River Trail he Leafline Trails Network in King County contains over 40 unique The Leafline Trails T Coalition is working to regional trails offering over 300 miles create an interconnected of distinctive greenways and off-street network of shared use trails across the Central routes that allow travel from the Puget Surface and Grade Soft-surface with a gentle grade Puget Sound region Sound to the Cascade Mountains. Surface and Grade Paved with a flat grade, follows the that follows the route of the historic Milwaukee Road Surface and Grade Paved with a gentle grade, follows Surface and Grade Paved for its first 12 miles until inter- to improve health, route of the historic Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern railroad with a 2.5-mile on-street detour around the the route of the historic Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway secting the Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail and continues as a community, quality of life, Defined primarily by wide, paved trails Railway along Lake Union and Lake Washington. Paved and flat, with a separate Snoqualmie Mill site. that operated in the early part of the 20th Century. soft-surface trail for its last 5 miles to Landsburg Park. Surface and Grade mobility, and access for all. or hard gravel paths with gentle grades, Length 20 miles, stretches from Seattle to Bothell and pedestrian walking path that follows the trail through Length 31 miles, travels through the Snoqualmie Val- Length 5 miles, links Seattle and Shoreline north to Length 17 miles, follows the gentle grade of the historic links with the Sammamish River Trail forming part of Myrtle Edwards Park. ley from Duvall to North Bend and on to Rattlesnake Edmonds and Snohomish County along a mostly paved, Milwaukee Road railroad from Renton along the Cedar they are perfect opportunities for walk- We are working together the 44-mile “locks to lakes” trail corridor. Length 3 miles, follows the Seattle waterfront from the Lake where it links with the Palouse to Cascades Trail. off-street route. River and SR-169 to Landsburg Park. to maximize our collective impact, develop Olympic Sculpture Park north through Myrtle Edwards ing, cycling, strolling, rolling, horseback Highlights Passes through the University of Washing- Highlights Provides stunning views of the upper and Highlights Numerous public art projects line the trail Highlights Offers numerous views and access points to a shared map vision for trails, enhance and Centennial parks to Magnolia. riding or just enjoying the view. ton campus, and connects with Link light rail at the UW lower Snoqualmie Valley and crosses the 100-foot-high including “FlipBooks” which displays animated stories, the Cedar River, with opportunities to observe the journey user experience, grow awareness of the Station near Husky Stadium. Highlights Offers exceptional views of Elliott Bay, Puget Tokul Trestle north of Snoqualmie. such as a deer sprouting antlers and an erupting volcano. of Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon in the fall. Coalition, and work together to fill gaps in Many of our trails are beloved by Access Golden Gardens, Gas Works Park, UW light rail Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline. Access McCormick Park, Nick Loutsis Park, Griffin Access N 145th Street Trailhead (Shoreline), Aurora Vil- Access Cedar River Park, Ron Regis Park, SR-169 Trailhead the trails network. station, Log Boom Park. Access 16th Avenue W (Seattle), Smith Cove Park. Creek Natural Area, Rattlesnake Lake. lage Transit Center. (Maple Valley), Landsburg Park. cycling commuters on a daily basis, as they provide a safe route to work Who is the Coalition? Sammamish River Trail Alki Trail Issaquah-Preston Trail Interurban Trail (South) Eastrail (South) Our trail and school, to the store and to fun, The Leafline Trails network is YOUR Coalition is a from home, to adventure, and back trail network. partnership among again. Use these trails as a source of Whether you’re trail managers and on a bike or in a agencies, regional inspiration! Be inspired to exercise, to stroller, walking and local nonprofits commute, to walk and talk, to enjoy or running, big and small, young or old, community groups, the outdoors, experience each trail’s these trails are local businesses, unique character, and commune with for you. decision-makers, and our beautiful natural surroundings in jurisdictions. the Pacific Northwest. Surface and Grade Paved and flat, follows the route Surface and Grade Flat, paved and gravel. Follows of the historic Puget Sound Electric Railway in a nearly the route of the former Burlington Northern and Santa Join us to learn how Leafline Trails will benefit your neighborhood. Visit Leaflinetrails.org A collaboration of agencies in King Surface and Grade Paved with a flat grade, follows Surface and Grade Paved and flat, travels through straight line through the Green River Valley. Fe Railway along the eastern shore of Lake Washington County manages the Leafline Trails the Sammamish River from Bothell to Redmond. numerous parks with piers and beaches that provide Length 15 miles, links the cities of Tukwila, Kent, Auburn, between Renton and Bellevue. access to the Elliott Bay shoreline. Surface and Grade Paved and soft-surface with a Network and makes it all possible. New Length 11 miles, links with numerous regional trails and Pacific, passing through historic industrial areas of the Length 4 miles, will be extended north over the including the Burke-Gilman, Tolt Pipeline, North Creek, Length 4 miles, follows Alki Beach around the West gentle grade that follows the north side of Interstate 90. Green River Valley. historic Wilburton Trestle and into Bellevue’s Spring and interesting routes are continu- PSE, and Marymoor Connector trails. Seattle shoreline from Harbor Island to Alki Beach Park. Length 7 miles, links the East Lake Sammamish and Highlights Connects with the Green River Trail in Tukwila District and link with the existing north segment of ally being added to the network with Highlights Provides stunning views of the Sammamish Highlights Provides magnificent views of downtown Preston-Snoqualmie trails between Issaquah and Preston. and Kent forming a 19-mile recreational loop, and is also Eastrail and the Cross Kirkland Corridor. River Valley with opportunities to spot salmon in Sep- Seattle, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains, and links Highlights Passes through a stunning forest canopy part of a series of shorter Kent Valley Loop Trails. Highlights Connects several parks including Gene scenic and practical destinations in tember and October migrating upriver to Bear Creek. to downtown Seattle via the King County Water Taxi. east of Issaquah Highlands, overlooks Issaquah Creek, Access Fort Dent (Starfire) Park, Tukwila Station, Foster Coulon and Kennydale Beach Parks in Renton, and , mind. Trail repair is ongoing in order to Access Blyth Park, Wilmot Gateway Park, 102nd Ave- Access Alki Beach Park, Harbor Avenue SW, Seacrest Park and connects with backcountry trails at Grand Ridge Park. Park, 37th Street NW Trailhead (Auburn), 1st Avenue N Newcastle Beach Park in Bellevue. Preston Athletic Fields. Trailhead (Algona), 3rd Avenue SW Trailhead (Pacific). Newcastle Beach Park. preserve this legacy of work for future nue NE Trailhead (Bothell), Northshore Athletic Fields. Ferry Terminal. Access Access generations. Make sure to sign up for East Lake Sammamish Trail Mountains to Sound (I-90) Trail Preston-Snoqualmie Trail Green River Trail Cross Kirkland Corridor trail alerts to keep up with the latest developments, check out some of our King County GIS Center newest additions, and create a list of kingcounty.gov/gis. Printed on recycled on paper. Printed your favorites. Set out today to explore This map was created by the and the the many opportunities provided by King Washington County, ©2021 regional trails in King County and get King County Parks and Recreation Division to know #YourBigBackYard! TrailFinder Surface and Grade Paved and soft-surface with a flat Surface and Grade Soft-surface and flat, follows grade, follows the route of the historic Seattle, Lake Surface and Grade Paved and relatively flat, follows Surface and Grade Paved and flat, follows the Green the route of the historic BNSF Railway from the South Want to explore the Leafline Trails Shore and Eastern Railway along the eastern shore of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington. Surface and Grade Paved along a mostly flat grade with River along a mostly separated path with short on-road Kirkland Park & Ride to Totem Lake. Network in King County even fur- Lake Sammamish. Length 10 miles, begins in Beacon Hill in Seattle and a steep .75-mile, on-street detour through the Raging River segments along Russell Road in Kent. Length 5.75 miles, will be linked north to Woodinville Valley due to the loss of a historic railroad trestle. ther? Check out King County Parks’ Length 11 miles, forms the eastern segment of the travels east to Mercer Island and Bellevue. Length 19 miles, links the cities of Tukwila and Kent with and south to Renton through future segments of King 44-mile “locks to lakes” trail corridor. Highlights Crosses Lake Washington on the north Length 7 miles, follows the historic Seattle, Lake Shore an additional segment in Auburn near Brannan Park. County’s Eastrail. TrailFinder. This mobile-friendly, inter- Highlights Provides stunning views of Lake Sam- side of the I-90 Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge, pro- and Eastern Railway between Preston and Snoqualmie. Highlights Connects with the Green River Natural Highlights Passes through the heart of Kirkland pro- active map allows you to zoom in and mamish and the Cascade Foothills, linking lakeside viding spectacular views of Mt. Rainier, Lake Washing- Highlights Travels through secluded woodlands, pro- Resources Area providing stunning views of natural areas viding numerous access points to neighborhoods and communities in Redmond, Sammamish, and Issaquah.