Burke-Gilman Trail Snoqualmie Valley Trail North Creek Trail Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail King County Parks Welcome to the Regional Trails in The Burke-Gilman Trail runs 20 miles from Golden Gardens The Snoqualmie Valley Trail is King County’s longest and per- The North Creek Trail links the “locks to lakes corridor” This 3-mile regional trail links Maple Valley with the Cedar King County map. Regional Trails Park in to Bothell where it intersects the Sammamish haps most majestic regional trail. This soft-surface greenway with Snohomish County via the University of River Trail and metro areas to the northwest. The trail follows and Recreation Division River Trail. Part of the “locks to lakes corridor,” the BGT is a parallels the Snoqualmie River for more than 31 miles from Bothell campus and Bothell’s North Creek area. This 2-mile- an abandoned railroad route and was formerly known as the www.kingcounty.gov/parks King County is fortunate to have one of the paved, off-road route over its entire length with the excep- Duvall southeast to Rattlesnake Lake and Seattle’s Cedar plus trail starts at the Trail as a paved trail Lake Wilderness Trail because of its close proximity to the www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/trails/regionaltrailssystem.aspx most extensive networks of regional trails and tion of a roadway segment in Ballard. The trail crosses Ballard, River Watershed above North Bend. The Snoqualmie Valley in Bothell, passes UW Bothell and Cascadia Community lake and surrounding Lake Wilderness Park. The trail provides greenways in the nation, with 300 miles of paved 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 700 in King County Fremont, Wallingford, the University District, and View Ridge Trail follows a historic railroad route through the lower and College to Beardslee Boulevard, crosses I-405 on NE 195th access to the park as well as surrounding neighborhoods. and unpaved routes stretching from Puget Sound within the City of Seattle, as well as the cities of Lake Forest upper Snoqualmie River valleys to the Cascades and provides Street, then turns north as a paved and soft-surface trail The Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail currently ends at Kent- Seattle, WA 98104 to the Cascade Range. he Regional Trails System (RTS) in Park, Kenmore, and Bothell. The trail follows a historic railroad access to the rural towns of Duvall, Carnation, and Fall City, along North Creek Kangley Road in Maple Phone: 206-296-8687 route and passes the Hiram Chittenden Locks, Fremont Canal as well as Snoqualmie and North Bend. The trail offers ex- and continues into Valley. Eventually the Three quarters of King County’s population King County is ripe for exploration! Fax: 206-296-8686 Park, , University of Washington, Magnuson ceptional opportunities to experience the rural King County Snohomish County. A trail will be developed lives within a mile and a half of a regional trail. TThese paths provide 300 miles of distinc- Park, Log Boom Park in Kenmore, and Wayne Golf Course landscape and Cascade foothills and is popular with hikers, paved spur trail also south through Maple TTY: 711 Relay Service These safe and convenient avenues are used by tive greenways and routes throughout our in Bothell. The BGT is off-road bicyclists, joggers, and equestrians. Highlights include provides access south Valley and beyond to Robert Foxworthy, AICP thousands of residents every day for commuting county and beyond. This network of pub- highly popular with Snoqualmie River Valley views, river natural areas, the historic to the North Creek the Green River Valley Regional Trails Coordinator to work and school, and for bicycling, walking, cyclists, joggers, skaters 100-foot-high Tokul Trestle, nearby Snoqualmie Falls, and Sportsfields and be- to link with the future running, skating, horseback riding and other lic open space includes routes such as the [email protected] and strollers, and it’s ever-changing views of Mt. Si along the upper valley portion yond. Green River Trail. healthy activities. Our trail network offers access popular Burke-Gilman and Sammamish 206-263-6206 an important week- of the trail. The trail includes one roadway segment around to our region’s scenic landscapes, while also River trails, quiet rural rail trails like the day commuter route. the historic Snoqualmie Mill in Snoqualmie where there is providing an increasingly important countywide Seattle manages the also a short roadway link Snoqualmie Valley Trail, habitat-rich trav- Green River Trail Elliott Bay Trail alternative to motorized transportation. BGT within its boundary. to the Snoqualmie Ridge el ways like the Soos Creek Trail, and im- The Green River Trail winds more than 19 miles from The Elliott Bay Trail follows the shoreline along Elliott Other Regional Trails System and Centennial trails. Whether you are riding your bike to work, taking a Cecil Moses Park near Seattle’s south boundary to North Bay for 5 miles from King Street near CenturyLink portant active transportation facilities The SVT intersects Participants weekend trek, or out for a scenic stroll, we hope you Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn. The GRT Field and Safeco Field to Smith Cove Park in Magnolia. like the Mountains to Sound (I-90) Trail. Sammamish River Trail Washington State’s John Auburn will have the opportunity to use our regional trails. follows the Green River through industrial lands at the The trail provides excellent views of Elliott Bay, Puget Wayne Pioneer Trail at www.auburnwa.gov What distinguishes the RTS is its abun- The Sammamish River Trail runs 11 miles along the Sammamish Duwamish Waterway in Tukwila to the broad Green River Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline. King County coordinates the development of this the Rattlesnake Lake Bellevue dance of off-road paths ideal for explo- River from Bothell to Marymoor Park as part of the “locks to Valley. The trail provides excellent views and access to the The route follows Alaskan Way along Seattle’s water- regional system, and our Parks Division is ­always Recreation Area. www.ci.bellevue.wa.us ration, healthy active recreation, and lakes corridor.” The SRT is paved along its entire length and is Green River and surrounding river valley. The trail is paved front and provides access to waterfront amenities, Pike looking for ways to improve the system and our Bothell one of King County’s most popular regional greenways. The trail with some short roadway segments. To the north the GRT Place Market, and the . The programs. We welcome your feedback at nonmotorized mobility. The regional www.ci.bothell.wa.us offers extraordinary views of the river, the broad Sammamish passes industrial areas and manicured office parks, which trail continues along the bay via Myrtle Edwards Park www.parksfeedback.com. trails not only provide alternative routes River Valley, Cascade foothills, and Mt. Rainier. Bicyclists, joggers, Mountains to Sound (I-90) Trail give way to open fields and Centennial Park, crosses industrial Interbay at the Enumclaw I hope that you enjoy all to destinations throughout our region, skaters, walkers, and others enjoy the trail as a regional recreation One of King County’s most important regional routes, and hedgerows as the BNSF Railway yard, then turns west and south under the www.ci.enumclaw.wa.us they are destinations in themselves, each resource. The SRT is also this 10-mile paved path follows Interstate 90 across Lake trail winds its way south Magnolia Bridge to ac- Federal Way that our fantastic regional trails have to offer. with a unique personality. From Puget used extensively by com- Washington to link the cities of Seattle, Mercer Island, and along the river. The cess Smith Cove and www.cityoffederalway.com muters between subur- Bellevue. The path begins at Beacon Avenue in Seattle, GRT is highly popular the Elliott Bay Marina. Sound to the Cascades, the RTS links Issaquah ban cities and Seattle. A crosses Rainier Avenue, and continues eastward across Lake with a variety of users The trail is paved with www.ci.issaquah.wa.us popular urban locations with rural land- separate soft-surface path Washington on the I-90 bridge to Mercer Island where it for both recreation and some roadway seg- between Woodinville and commuting. ments and is managed Kent Dow Constantine scapes, many that are otherwise out of passes through the I-90 Park on the Lid. It continues along www.ci.kent.wa.us reach. While King County Parks over- Redmond provides access an extensively landscaped freeway corridor to Bellevue and by the City of Seattle King County Executive for equestrians. Mercer Slough Nature Park. Connecting trails and on-road and Port of Seattle. Redmond sees most of these facilities and is work- routes provide access into central Bellevue to the north and Soos Creek Trail www.redmond.gov ing to complete more in the future, the Factoria to the south. An easterly segment connects Eastgate Renton The Soos Creek Trail follows the scenic Soos Creek Valley Marymoor Connector Trail to the western edge of Alki Trail www.rentonwa.gov RTS is a partnership of many agencies 6 miles as it meanders through woods, wetlands, and mead- Issaquah at West Lake including King County, the Washington The Marymoor Connector Trail is a 1.6-mile-long greenway path ows. This paved trail with a separate soft-surface equestrian The Alki Trail is a popular route along Seattle’s Alki Beach. SeaTac Sammamish Parkway State Department of Transportation, City through King County’s Marymoor Park linking the Sammamish path starts southeast of Renton at 192nd Street SE and This 5-mile paved trail begins at West Marginal Way S as the www.ci.seatac.wa.us SE. The trail is managed of Seattle, and other cities. Four decades River Trail and points west with the East Lake Sammamish Trail continues south to near Lake Meridian in Kent. The trail West Seattle Bridge Trail and continues past Harbor Island Seattle

by the Washington , and paths east to the Cascade foothills. The trail is an essential traverses extensive riparian and wetland areas on elevated to West Seattle via Seattle’s Swing Bridge. The trail turns www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikeprogram.htm State Department of of collaborative effort have created this link in the “locks to lakes corridor” and provides both access to decking, wanders through upland forests, and crosses open north along Harbor Avenue SW and the shore of Elliott Bay Transportation and local Shoreline unique network of paths and open spaces. the regional park and scenic views of the Lake Sammamish valley meadows offering wildlife views. Highly popular with walkers, and continues to . The Alki Trail provides cities. www.cityofshoreline.com/ We encourage you to discover the result! and surrounding hills. The trail is paved and ideal for cycling, skat- hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians seeking to explore the extensive access to the Elliott Bay shoreline and Alki Beach. Snoqualmie ing, walking, or scenic strolling. Nearby attractions in Marymoor natural environment, the trail provides a quiet respite among On sunny summer days www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us We hope you will use this map to explore Park include the historic Clise Mansion and Willowmoor Farm south King County’s urban communities and a destination the Alki Trail is busy Tukwila the regional trails. The system is ideal for site, extensive woodlands and natural areas ideal for birding and SR-520 Trail for active recreation. Access is provided at Soos Creek with walkers, joggers, www.ci.tukwila.wa.us bicycling, walking, hiking, running, skat- other naturalist activities, ball fields, soccer and cricket facilities, a The SR-520 Trail follows the north side of State Route Park at SE 208th Street bicyclists, skaters, and seasonal concert venue, and near Lake Meridian others seeking access to Washington State Department of Printed on recycled paper.

520 within the cities of Redmond and Bellevue. A new www.kingcounty.gov/gis. ing, horseback riding, touring, and other Transportation (WSDOT) velodrome, climbing segment of the trail is under construction through Bellevue, Park at 148th Avenue Puget Sound. The trail is This map was created by the ©2013 King County, Washington King County, ©2013 activities. While enjoying your experience, www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike and the King County GIS Center structure, off-leash dog Kirkland, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point, and Medina concur- SE at SE 266th Street. A managed by the City of please be safe and courteous to all trail users. area, pea patch, and RC convenient connection Seattle.

rent with improvements to SR-520. Future improvements King County Parks and Recreation Division airplane field. The park and extensions are slated to take the trail across Lake with the Lake Youngs This map illustrates the RTS and describes also hosts many special Trail is available via SE formats upon request. Please call 206-296-4232 or 800-324-6165 ext. 6-4232. Information in this publication is available in alternate Washington to Seattle. The existing path in Redmond and King County Public Washington Relay Service: 800-833-6388 events accessible by the 216th Street. Chief Sealth Trail many of its trails. More information can be Bellevue is paved and Transportation found at www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/ trail. provides a convenient The Chief Sealth Trail is a 4-mile greenway with both paved King County Metro Transit

connection to the parks/trails/regionaltrailssystem.aspx. If Lake Youngs Trail and roadway segments. The trail follows a Seattle City metro.kingcounty.gov Sammamish River Trail. Light power line corridor over most of its length and pro- you have questions or comments, please East Lake Sammamish Trail Sound Transit The trail is managed Lake Youngs Trail encircles Seattle’s Lake Youngs vides an open space greenway through Seattle’s southeast don’t hesitate to contact us. www.soundtransit.org The East Lake Sammamish Trail follows a historic railroad by the Washington Watershed east of Kent and provides more than 9 miles of urban neighborhoods. The Chief Sealth Trail begins at 15th State Department of Have a great time on the regional trails! route along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish through regional green­way popular with walkers, joggers, and eques- Avenue S near Angeline Street and meanders southeast to Other Public Transportation lakeside communities in the cities of Redmond, Sammamish, Transportation. trians. This soft-surface route provides a rustic rural expe- the New Holly Community where it becomes a neighbor- Community Transit and Issaquah. The 11-mile-long trail, part of the “locks to lakes rience as it passes from suburban neighborhoods to rural hood street route. Further south the trail again continues x: 206-296-8686 Commuting on the Regional Trails corridor,” provides excellent views of the lake and Cascade lands, open space, and forest landscapes. The trail varies in as an off-road paved trail to Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, www.commtrans.org Fa Commuting to and from work or foothills and is popular with bicyclists, joggers, and walk- Interurban Trail (North) character as it traces its way around the watershed—from crosses MLK Way, and continues as a paved trail until its Pierce Transit

school on the regional trails has never ers. The ELST is being upgraded in phases to its fully paved, road-like segments to well-worn, narrower tracks. While the end at 51st Avenue S and S Gazalle Street near Seattle’s www.piercetransit.org The north segment of the Interurban Trail runs through been easier and more popular. Every master-planned design watershed is fenced from the public, the trail allows ample Kubota Gardens park. the cities of Seattle and Shoreline. The trail starts in north day thousands of people combine with soft-surface shoul- opportunity to experience the area’s natural environment. The trail provides an Bicycling Information Seattle at NW 110th Street and continues as a paved route healthy activity, recreation, and travel ders. It intersects the The Lake Youngs Trail provides a special rural experience excellent open-space King County Bike Map for almost a mile to NW 128th Street. The trail starts again by commuting to important destina- Issaquah-Preston Trail within a growing metropolitan area, and offers users miles of experience and access www.kingcounty.gov/bike in Shoreline at NE 145th Street at a distinctive gateway tions in King County. King County in Issaquah near I-90, scenic views and ram- to surrounding urban Seattle Bicycling Guide Map Parks develops and maintains regional trails and nonmotorized reminiscent of the historic Interurban rail line and continues providing a connection bling opportunities. A areas. The Chief Sealth www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikemaps.htm ind us on Facebook. north to Snohomish County. The trail is a paved off-road F routes as essential public facilities to enhance public health and east to the Mountains to convenient connection Trail is managed by the

Cascade Bicycle Club Service Relay TY: 711 link communities. We encourage you to experience the trails route over most of its 4-mile run through Shoreline and Sound Greenway. with the Soos Creek City of Seattle. System Trails Regional Brown, DirectorKevin Assistant DirectorKaty Terry, South201 Jackson Street, Suite 700 Seattle, WA 98104 206-296-8687 Phone: T www.kingcounty.gov/parks includes pedestrian bridges over 155th Street and Aurora www.cascade.org as part of your daily bicycle or walking commute! Trail is available at the Avenue. The trail continues past Echo Lake to N 200th southwest corner of Street and the Aurora Village Transit Center, then turns east the loop via SE 216th Issaquah-Preston Trail and north to NE 205th Street. The trail continues on-road Tolt Pipeline Trail Street. The Issaquah-Preston Trail is a 7-mile link between the “locks into the City of Edmonds and Snohomish County. The trail The Tolt Pipeline Trail runs more than 14 miles between Bothell Metropolitan to lake corridor” and the Mountains to Sound Greenway. The is managed by the cities of Seattle and Shoreline. The City and Duvall alongside Seattle’s Tolt Water Pipeline. It is provided King County Council trail starts at a junction with the East Lake Sammamish Trail in of Seattle has also designated an Interurban Route with BPA and West Campus Trails through an agreement between King County and the City of Issaquah and continues east along Interstate 90 toward Preston. designated road link Seattle and makes use of the pipeline’s wide right-of-way and www.kingcounty.gov/council Regional Trails connections between The trail is paved to Issaquah Highlands where it connects The BPA Trail offers 5 miles of paved wandering within the soft-surface access road. The trail is popular with off-road bicy- District 1: Rod Dembowski that community with downtown Issaquah and other regional at City of Federal Way. The trail follows the Bonneville Power clists, equestrians, and hikers who like the trail’s straight, east- trails. From Issaquah Highlands the trail continues east as a the intersection of 7th Administration power line corridor from the city’s southern west alignment, varied terrain, and rustic ambiance. Starting 206-296-1001 soft-surface path above Issaquah Creek and I-90 to High Point Avenue and Westlake boundary to Celebration Park via the King County Aquatics near the Sammamish River Trail above Blyth Park in Bothell, District 2: Larry Gossett Avenue to where the in King County Road. The easternmost segment of the route uses rural High Center. A spur known the trail traverses eastside cities and suburban neighborhoods, 206-296-1002 Point Way to Preston trail begins in north as the West Campus rural towns, and natural areas. Along the way, it passes Norway where it connects with Seattle. Trail also provides a Hill, Woodinville’s wineries and breweries, equestrian estates District 3: Kathy Lambert the Preston-Snoqualmie greenway connection in Hollywood Hills, Avondale, Bear Creek, Trilogy, and the 206-296-1003 Trail. Portions of the to SW 320th Street. Snohomish River before trail are managed Interurban Trail (South) The trails are managed reaching Kelly Road east District 4: Larry Phillips by the Washington by the City of Federal of Duvall. The trail offers 206-296-1004 The south segment of the Interurban Trail links the cit- State Department of Way. views of distant Seattle ies of Tukwila, Kent, Auburn, Algona, and Pacific along a Transportation. and the Cascades. The District 5: Julia Patterson nearly straight 15-mile alignment that follows the historic route has some steep 206-296-1005 Interurban rail line. The trail starts at Fort Dent Way grades and roadway just south of Fort Dent Park in Tukwila and then im- District 6: Jane Hague Preston-Snoqualmie Trail detours. mediately crosses over the Green River. After passing The Cedar River Trail follows the Cedar River from Lake 206-296-1006 The Preston-Snoqualmie Trail is a 7-mile-long paved route beneath Interstate 405, the Interurban Trail turns south Washington in Renton upriver to the community of Landsburg District 7: Pete von Reichbauer through steep terrain within the Mountains to Sound within the Puget Sound Energy power line corridor. The at Seattle’s Cedar River Watershed. At 17 miles in length the PSE Trail Greenway. It runs east from High Point Way near the I-90 alignment traverses a variety of landscapes with views of CRT is a paved, off-road trail for the first 12 miles, and features 206-296-1007 These trails are a Preston Park-and-Ride to just west of Snoqualmie Falls. It many regional activities as it follows the BNSF Railway a soft surface for the last 5. The trail follows a historic railroad Formerly known as the Puget Power Trail, this 6-mile trail is District 8: Joe McDermott retraces a historic railroad route with gentle grades ideal for through historic industrial areas and suburban lands before route along the river and State Route 169, and passes through mostly soft-surface and favored by hikers, off-road bicyclists, 206-296-1008 walking, running, and bicycling. The demolition of a historic crossing the broad Green River Valley. Access is provided or near Renton, Maplewood, Cedar Mountain, Maple Valley, and equestrians. The trail is located in Redmond over most of great undiscovered railroad trestle along the trail in Preston requires a trail detour to Southcenter, Renton Junction, downtown Kent, the and Rock Creek. It offers views and access to Lake Washington, its length. Beginning at Willows Road NE the trail is a paved District 9: Reagan Dunn into the Raging River Valley before climbing again to the north Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn, and the communi- downtown Renton, Cedar River Park, Maplewood Golf Course, route to the Sammamish River. The trail crosses the river, 206-296-1009 pleasure, an under- side of Snoqualmie Ridge. The trail continues along the ridge ties of Algona and Pacific. The trail currently ends at 3rd Ron Regis Park, Cedar Grove Park, and Maple Valley. The intersects the Sammamish River Trail, and continues east through secluded woodlands with exceptional views of the Avenue SW in Pacific. The Interurban intersects the Green CRT also provides excellent views and access to the Cedar as a well-worn soft-surface trail to Farrel McWhirter Park. Snoqualmie River Valley River Trail in Tukwila River. At Maple Valley East of the park the trail utilized asset. They belong and ends at a viewpoint and again in south the trail intersects the follows a roadway con- overlooking Snoqualmie Kent to create a rec- Green-to-Cedar Rivers nection to the Redmond to us. They are our trails. Falls. The trail is linked reational loop through Trail before continuing to Watershed Preserve. to Snoqualmie Ridge the Green River Valley. the more secluded Rock Rural character defines via City of Snoqualmie The Interurban Trail is Creek area and then to this greenway, which is Brian Borrello soft-surface community popular for both recre- Landsburg in a wooded managed by the City of Artist trails. ation and commuting. river valley. Redmond.