This easy little trail is great especially if you have an old dog like I do. Kids would love this…read moretrail as well since it involves a stream, some bridges and a little bit of a hill. Not overly exerted on this one. Enjoy.

This place is really great for a super easy, quick walk. Since it's in the valley it's very flat…read moreand great for people with walking difficulty. This trail starts at the Black River Riparian Forest and goes....well, I don't know. I always come here for a super quick walk and have never gone from Point A to B. This trail boasts a pretty long boardwalk that extends into the wetland area, giving you a great opportunity to enjoy nature while also being in a central location that's super easy to get to. While traffic can be heard, it's overall a quiet place to go and the birds seem to enjoy hanging around - definitely awesome during the Spring when everything is growing and green and the animals have their adorable little babies. If you're going to the mall or one of the other many, many business in the area, consider swinging by right quick!

The Cedar River Trail follows the Cedar River from where it enters Lake Washington in the Renton,…read moreupriver of Landsburg at the boundary of the City of Seattle's Cedar River Watershed. The total length of the trail is 17.4 miles, of which 12.3 miles are paved; the rest are "soft surface" according to kingcounty.gov. It's open to non-motorized use only. Within Renton city limits, equestrians are allowed! This trail follows a historic railroad route between the river and State Route 169, and passes through Renton, Maplewood, Cedar Mountain, Maple Valley, and Rock Creek. We were at Cedar River Park to view the traditional salmon trap call a weir in the Cedar River. It is active sockeye spawning season now and very worth a visit. (See photo) Then we crossed the bridge and continued on the Cedar River Trail for a portion, passing by their Dog Park. Some parts of the trail are quite dull, while other parts are directly parallel to the river and very scenic. On a bike, I'm sure it's a very nice ride with the varying views. On foot, it's a bit more boring. This is more of a 3.5 Stars review (I was on foot), but rounding up because a bicyclist I spoke with said it's a very nice ride on this trail.

This is one of the many start/stop points for the ~17 mile long trail that goes along the Cedar…read moreriver that goes from Lake Washington all the way down to the watershed. Some portions are paved and very accessible while other areas are unpaved. I haven't been on the trail in it's entirety, but the areas I have been to are maintained nicely. Due to the length of the trail and the fact that it connects to other trail systems, there's a lot of bikes on this trail and it seems to be the preferred mode of transport. Like many (if not all) of the trails in Washington, there's a variety of animals and scenery to enjoy and take in while you get some exercise in. There are also a few places along the way that have a variety of parks and rest stop areas. There can be a lot of open space depending on how far you're going -- wear sunscreen!

The coal creek nature area is like a secret forest. Hidden in between Coal Creek Parkway and…read moredifferent neighborhoods bordering Bellevue and Newcastle. The waterfall here is dependent on the weather. Tucked into a small creek/canyon area. The trail is beautiful and loads of ferns everywhere. The green state really shines down in this area too. Of course in the summer it becomes a bit browner. Springtime and the blackberry bushes line certain parts of the trails. Trail access varies depending on where you go. Various signage gives you a history of the area. So lucky to have access to this lovely trail. Get out there and enjoy life. SYOY!

It was a beautiful day for a hike and we decided to check out Coal Creek Falls Trail…read more It was so peaceful and very pretty. Just what we both needed after a hectic work week. What was really interesting to us, was a long the trail there were signs giving the coal mining history along the trail. There are multiple trails to explore and I look forward to coming back another time to explore some of the other trails. They also have horse trails, which is pretty cool. I just need to find a horse and learn how to ride one.

Unless you're actively searching for this trail, you will drive right past it. The entrance of the…read moretrailhead is located in a small area of neighborhood that will require you to park along the side of the road. Once you walk past the closed gate (which is only there to prevents vehicles from driving down the road), you go downhill on a paved road for about half a mile. You can continue left at the fork in the road, or you can continue straight onto the dirt trail. After about another half of mile, there was a downed tree in the way that was jumpable. Along the whole walk, you see May Creek at its finest, and forget that you are in the middle of a neighborhood. Not until the last minute of the hike does the grade change. It's very steep, so if it is at all wet and muddy, you might want to bring some poles, especially the downhill portion. All in all, it was a very easy, VERY scenic hike! If you're looking to get outside without having to drive very far, check out this one.

First time here, and I know I'll be here many times over…read more There's nothing like being near the water. The view doesn't disappoint. Totally worth the payoff of hiking down (and back up). The trail (non-paved) to the beach is moderately steep. Loose gravel in some points so be careful. It's pretty narrow too. The paved walkway backup is also steep and will get the cardio going. Along the trail are many picnic tables to sit, eat a snack, take some pics, and catch your breath. Only downside is parking is limited. Go early if you can. Overall highly recommend.

Marine View Park is a small but gorgeous park that allows for some brief (although steep!)…read morehiking/walking to the shore which has a small rocky beach. The main trail is very well kept and there are a few side trails as well to make your hike longer if desired. The views along the way are gorgeous! The only thing is that the parking lot is quite limited.

There different access trails to the top of this mountain. The access today was challenging as one…read moreparking lot was closed because of the atmospheric river which caused a hole at the entrance to the parking lot. The trail also had some detour signs due to trail improvements. This trail is uphill. With various viewpoints. We got lucky today and the mountain was out! As Washingtonians say. The trail is well maintained and becomes a single lane on some parts. There are also lots of lovely views along the way. This the name, Margaret's way. Debbie's view is also there. Do it! Pet trees and high five ferns. SYOY!

A nice hiking trail that isn't too far out from Greater Seattle. The destination doesn't have…read morestunning views compared to other hikes, but the journey itself was pleasant. According to WTA, the roundtrip is 6.5 miles with a 1500 feet elevation gain and the highest point at 1730 feet. It took us a bit over an hour to reach Debbie's View. The day was rather cloudy so Mt. Rainer was obscured. The service is suspended due to COVID-19, but typically Trailhead Direct offers convenient transportation to the trailhead. No passes or entry fees required if planning on parking instead.

Miller Creek Trail really isn't that long, but it's flat and paved and allows you to get some fresh…read moreair. Several educational signs along the way, if you go around dawn or dusk you have a very good chance of seeing some rabbits.

It's not a long trail but it's a nice place to walk and bring the kids. There's educational signs…read morethat go over "nature" things about the wildlife in the area. My son had fun

We were told about this trail by a local who walked through the Ghost Town several years ago. This…read moresounded like a fun adventure so we took a hike. First: the parking area is chained shut and 'tow' signs are in the drive way area that leads to the parking lot. We drove over a one-way bridge (traffic signals control traffic direction) and found a parking area on the right. This area also has the same 'tow' signs but the lot had several vehicles and many people were in the area so we parked. It's a shady lot with a spring water dispenser straight from the ground. (A sign asks that you Venmo money for any water you take from the Spring) We walked back over the bridge, past the gate and onto the trail. Second: the initial hike is a wide incline covered in gravel. This leads you up and around to a Coal Car where the trail divides. The Ghost Town is to your right. The mine shaft and grave yard are to your left. Both trails continue to lead up. One of the hike pages I looked over described this as an 'easy' trail for kids. Regarding climbing over obstacles, the path is clear and it is an easy hike if you go toward the ghost town. However, the grade is pretty steep in that direction. The direction of the mine however has several trees down and most we had to climb over. The trail there is not well maintained. The Ghost Town: This pathway is mostly wide and gravel covered making it the easier of the two trails. We found one foundation covered in undergrowth on the right that you can climb the steps onto a small foundation. You have to really be looking to see the steps. On the left is what looks almost like a retaining wall on the hillside. That's all we saw of a 'town'. The path continues to climb up and around. It may lead out to the road on the opposite side of the hill but we did not walk all the way and I make that suggestion based on maps. This trail is mostly full sun. The Mine Shaft and Graveyard: We came back and took the left branch of the trail where it divides at the Coal Car. This trail runs from wide and gravel covered to single file while walking through raspberry bushes (prickers). Thankfully we had rain jackets on so those tiny thorns did not snag our shirts and I kept my hands above my head to save my skin. Be prepared for that. This trail is mostly shady. It takes a while to reach the mine shaft which includes a plaque with some mine information. The shaft is quite large, goes straight down, is surrounded by a metal railing and topped with a lattice of rebar. The sign suggest you drop a rock in to hear how deep the shaft is, however as this must have been done hundreds of times, rocks nearby are scarce. Bring your own rock with you. Once you have spent all the time you'd like at the mine shaft, take the trail to the left of the mine shaft plaque to continue on to the graveyard. There are a couple of places along the way that will make you wonder 'is this it?' It's not. Just keep going. It's another longish hike in a more gentle upward direction. The path veers off to your right at several points, one of which leads to a wet low area, but overhead here you will see remnants of some coal car rails. There is a trail leading up a steep incline that will take you to the top of the rails if you'd like a closer look. The 'up' is easier than the 'down' on this steep pathway. The graveyard is further ahead, past this coal car rail. Just keep walking. You will see on your right, at the base of a tree, a toppled over headstone that looks like a small obelisk. This, and a wooden sign erected by a local group stating they fenced in a grave, are the main visible signs of the graveyard. The area is completely overgrown, including the fenced in grave. After climbing over trees and fending off thorny raspberry bushes (without the joy of eating some of the berries) this was a disappointing hike. The trail ends here. Some of the downed trees have had a path chopped or cut out so you can walk around or through them but most your scramble over. I am not sure what is happening with this land or why the lot is closed with no explanation sign. I could not find information in a search of local news sites. I do wonder however if it has anything to do with a downtrodden looking 'resort' on the other side of the bridge. They offer you access to a waterfall for a small fee. I believe you can access this waterfall from the chained lot if you take the trail directly down to the river on the left. But this is just speculation. I did not take them up on their offer. If you are here for a nice, uphill hike, take the path to the right at the coal car and enjoy a wider path with some views of the surrounding area. That is a pleasant hike in and of itself. Just don't expect to see a 'ghost town' and you'll enjoy this hike. Happy hiking!

While the hike in and out was nice, easy for kids (of at least aged 5 years), and relatively quick,…read morethe ghost town wasn't really worth the effort (destination).