What hike for First Day Hike? Today it was a one-way hike/walk of the Green To Cedar Rivers Trail, which I can walk onto from our house, and we followed it to its end, on the north end of Maple Valley. Turn a right onto the Cedar River Trail and walk to the end of… Continue reading First Day Hike: Cedar River Trail
Tag: King County
Squak Valley North Trail
As we'd drive to Issaquah, Washington I watched the trails being built alongside Issaquah-Hobart Road. The Squak Valley North Trail sits below Squak Mountain, in the valley between it and Tiger. Finding the parking lots can be tricky, as they are not signed well. If coming towards Issaquah, from Hwy 18, the trailhead is on… Continue reading Squak Valley North Trail
Lake Sawyer Park
Lake Sawyer Park is tucked in a corner between Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Covington, Washington. It is a day use park, run by King County (free to use) with a few not so known trails tucked in. The trails are easy to walk and perfect for young children. The access for the trail is… Continue reading Lake Sawyer Park
Henry’s Ridge Natural Area: Pond to Pond Loop
Hidden just below a massive development sprawl in Maple Valley, Washington is the Henry's Ridge Natural Area, a massive greenbelt home to many trails operated under King County. Primarily used by mountain bikers, they are open to hikers and are free to use. While a trail map does exist (inquire at bike shops), the trails… Continue reading Henry’s Ridge Natural Area: Pond to Pond Loop
First Day Hike: Cedar Creek Park
Our First Day Hike for January 1st was at the newer Cedar Creek Park in the heart of Maple Valley, Wa. Last year, in 2014, we also hiked the trail system. A lot of change has happened in the past year. Especially in the trails getting markers now! I had all 3 of the boys… Continue reading First Day Hike: Cedar Creek Park