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Redmond Watershed Preserve
21760 NE Novelty Hill Rd, Redmond, WA 98053, United States
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Br
Review №1

Easily access with visible and reliable signage. Varying trail distances, well maintained and awesome nature!

on
Review №2

Wonderful trail, wide and fairly smooth, there are lots of fast bicyclists here so be aware. We were lucky enough to see a mamma bear and her two cubs as they crossed a clearing. We were so close, it was both magical and unnerving.)

Ra
Review №3

Great place for trail running - all trails are well marked, nice wide paths for the most part, gentle elevation gain, not many people around. Watch out for rocks and tree roots in places. Also to keep in mind no dogs allowed and horses have right of way.

Ja
Review №4

Many walking trails, a small pond, a few creeks. The terrain is flat, great for casual walks or bringing the kids. Highly recommend for a quick nature getaway while still in the city limits.

Fe
Review №5

Very easy hike. Feels like youre hiking in the middle of nowhere, although youre very close to Redmond.

Da
Review №6

Nice forested hike. Wide well maintained trails. A few different options, but mostly the same loop. Comparatively flat for local hikes, about a total of 400 ft up and down.

Je
Review №7

Easy hike with small children or friends. Plenty of parking lots.

Ri
Review №8

If you or your kids want to see horses, you can fold in a hike and horse watching on the trail in this multi modal hike haven. Take note though that in the preserve, the hierarchy on the trail has the horse at the top, followed by humans on foot, then bicycles. And of course, follow common sense and be respectful of the horse (or you might end up spooking the animal).Theres picnic tables out in the parking area by the restrooms. Parking is sufficient (small but theres not a lot of traffic anyway) and toilets clean.

Ja
Review №9

Rich nature walk. Safe. Family friendly. Easy terrain. Good for walking, loafing, jogging, biking and horse back riding. I imagine good for skipping to but, alas i have not skipped here.

Br
Review №10

One of the nicer parks good jogging, beautiful woods, cant bring dogs.

Mi
Review №11

Good for easy hike, walking, running or horse ride.

Yu
Review №12

An easy level hike, Trillium was a 4 mile around trip, took about 2 hours. A great place for jogging on the soft soil.

xs
Review №13

What an amazing place for trials. Trillium trail is one of the longest. Very easy trails overall. Lots of greenery & trees. Carry your water, there isn’t drinking water access on the trails. Most of the trails are also used for equestrian so be sure to put on good closed toe shoes. Lot of horse poop on most of the trails. You may encounter wildlife so be cautious & follow the rules. Enjoy the trials here. It’s very popular with runners too.

No
Review №14

The scenery was great and there arent very many people there. Very quiet. The trails arent very confusing either. Would recommend for anyone who wants to run in the forest. Seasoned hikers, find somewhere else--the hills are mostly small rolling hills.

St
Review №15

This place is stunning! Absolutely breathtaking forest with well kept paths. Its simply beautiful.

La
Review №16

Beautiful spot with well-marked trails, perfect for trail running! Even on a Saturday there was plenty of parking and only a few others using the trails.

Fr
Review №17

Nice flat loops ideal for trail running or biking. plenty of signs along the route

ch
Review №18

Theres some horse manure on the trail.

Ky
Review №19

A refreshing area to go walking/jogging/cycling/riding though be warned, posted signs state that pets are not allowed within the watershed.Snake your way through various intersecting forest and wetland trails ( Trails have Maps posted on wooden stands for easy navigation. )Theres almost too much floral and fauna to see so do take your time to be diligent and look around, you might see something new!

Ke
Review №20

A great place for a run or mountain bike ride. There are loads of interconnecting trails and they are well marked for which ones can and cannot take bikes and horses. There is also the random chance to see some Pacific NW wildlife.

Ph
Review №21

Great short walk with beautiful view at the end.

Go
Review №22

Nice place to walk and train. The only issue is that it’s a horse trail as well, so you need to watch your step. Only one bathroom so plan well

Ma
Review №23

Best suburban hiking/ walking area around.

La
Review №24

Good place, just too crowded.

An
Review №25

Lots of different trails, great scenery and not far to get too.

Ro
Review №26

Great trails. Well kept

Ni
Review №27

Well maintained easy walking paths

XA
Review №28

I cant say im a fan of trails, but this was a nice one

Th
Review №29

Very beautiful, and probably the quietest park around, there’s just no much wildlife there which I was looking for

Qu
Review №30

Beautifully maintained and feels far more secluded than it is. Perfect for a relaxing or energizing walk/run.

jc
Review №31

Easy trails, beautiful natural pond

Ch
Review №32

Nice place, great trails, but no pets allowed. Big let down for coming out with a dog.

Ba
Review №33

A beautiful, quiet, contemplative oasis next to the Redmond Ridge neighborhoods. Horse, hiking, and biking trails. Restrooms, picnic area, and ample parking. ADA accessible. Natures library of peaceful beauty. Lock your car. Watch out for bears. Closes at dusk. Lock your car.

Vi
Review №34

Visited while running a marathon so I got to see the trails pretty good. Would say that it would be a lovely hike if I didnt have to run through the whole thing and could sit and take in the atmosphere.

Su
Review №35

An excellent place to run!

An
Review №36

Wetlands in Seattle area so you can imagine how wet the trails could be. Dense second growth Douglas firs and other trees. Safe to walk and well marked trails.

Ro
Review №37

Great multi use path! Equestrians, cyclists, runners, walkers and Black Bears all use this friendly trail to get some exercise and enjoy the forest. Bring your bear spray just in case you get between a mom and her cub.

Pa
Review №38

Nice shady trails.

Na
Review №39

Great fun to bike through

Ra
Review №40

Very peaceful place. kid friendly, Pet friendly and a nice place for a good walk.

Em
Review №41

A great little place to walk. Beautiful walking through the trees. It leads to a little slough. The trail is paved which makes it nice especially for people in wheel chairs or walkers. Would recommend.

Tr
Review №42

For those of us who try to get a little exercise in every day, Coffee Creek is a God Send. While visiting family over the holidays I was introduced to Coffee Creek and the endless different paths and wide variety of scenery and animals. Entranced by the 5K outer-loop I found my self looking to try each of the cross trails and inner-loops. After hours of exploring I had hiked more than 7 miles while very rarely recovering ground. With plenty flat areas, small hills, brick, gravel, sand, and dirt trails, there is something for everyone. For outdoors lovers the streams, woods and fields offer and endless variety of animals to watch and enjoy.For me, this is a new little piece of heaven to enjoy as a sanctuary from the chaos of everyday life.

Ga
Review №43

One of my favorite parks. Dogs are prohibited on the main trails

ad
Review №44

Absolutely stunning and peaceful. Not many people on the trails. Lots of small wildlife. Very pleasantly surprised.

Mi
Review №45

Beautiful relatively easy hike.

Ma
Review №46

One of my favorite trails to run on! Has just the right amount of hills. Its a bear occupied area, but havent personally spot any. Would be a nice idea to hike/run/walk with a group.

cy
Review №47

Gorgeous place to hike! Pristine woods with ponds and well-maintained trails. Good for mtn biking. No dogs allowed.

Su
Review №48

Well maintained trails with clean park facilities.

Se
Review №49

Lots of loops and nice trails to walk. Both mixed use and pedestrian only. Only thing, not pets/dogs due to the watershed.

Yi
Review №50

A great place to walk run and walk the dogs

Ma
Review №51

Beautiful park but wont allow any pets so that is a big turn down for me.

Ti
Review №52

One of the more scenic trails in the area. The trails are extremely well maintained. Id compare the majority of this system to Paradise Lakes Mainline Trail, but with more elevation variations. I dont believe there are any foot only segments here, either.

An
Review №53

Great trails and the facilities were clean. There are multiple trails that are well maintained.

Jo
Review №54

Overall, great place for about an hour worth of jogging and also good for biking. Only down side is there were a lot of horse poo all over the road and so you gotta constanly watch your step instead of enjoying the environment when jogging.

Ph
Review №55

What Washington used to look like. Acres of old forest covered in moss, but theres still some washrooms and facilities here and there. Several trails including two kid-friendly short loops. Also apparently popular with horseback riders, so, uh... Watch what you step in.

Ge
Review №56

Very easy hike, just a stroll through the woods. So easy we walked it in the rain and even saw a jogger. Overall love this place and will be back.

Ja
Review №57

We made great efforts with developing surroundings to maintain this preserve

Da
Review №58

Great place for a walk or a run. No dogs allowed, but beware of horse dung everywhere.

Ke
Review №59

Good low difficulty/low elevation trails to walk. Mostly forested with a few clear areas. Guide signs can be a little difficult to understand at times.

Jo
Review №60

Many trails, well - signed and maintained. Modest amount of gain /loss. Good for 10 minutes or 2 hours. Total forest coverage. Great for conditioning hikes, date or family outings. Restrooms and picnic tables. Ample parking.

Co
Review №61

Beautiful area. Well kept trails. Good signage on the trails.

Er
Review №62

I love the trails here. Pretty good parking lot, too. You can get a good hike in for sure. The trails are well maintained and there are parts that are pedestrian only, so you can avoid the bikes + the need to keep an eye out for a horse having passed through previously. Pretty mellow last time I was there.

Ta
Review №63

This was the best place to walk my dog up on the Sammamish plauteau. So beautiful. Always low traffic. There are actual hiking trails to use too.

Pa
Review №64

BEAUTIFUL place for a hike great trails not too busy

H
Review №65

4 stars for young kids. I took my 5 yr old and 3 yr old here on a hike on Trillium Trail. It was easy for them except the distance was too long. We went from the south parking lot to the pond and back, about three hours for me and my young kids. They burned out a little before we reached the pond.The trail is not paved, but mulched. Trillium trail is stroller friendly, even for strollers with small wheels. The mulch has been ground up finely and packed down. Lots of twists and turns and slight ups and downs, tiny bridges. There arent a lot of places to sit down though. We saw one bench. The only bathrooms were back at the parking lot. Mostly shaded if youre on Trillium Trail. The Powerline Trail looked like almost no shade. I give this place 4 stars because the pond on the NW side of the park was so low it wasnt a pond (in July). Also, it was mostly fun except it got long and arduous for the little kids. Next time well go only halfway on Trillium Trail and well start at the pond so well not have hiked so far in vain in case we burn out early or if the pond is low.

An
Review №66

Quite clean and peaceful trails. Easy to run.

sh
Review №67

Beautiful trail running area.

Lo
Review №68

Walked almost 5 miles of what we thought would be half of that because some runners ahead of us spotted a family of bears up ahead of the exit of the parking lot. We had to go all the way back to original spot. So beautiful though and easy walking, dont have to watch for snags as much, so looking around was great!

Da
Review №69

Awesome place to go for a walk

Br
Review №70

The perfect place for trail runs; manicured trails with plenty of climb and diverse terrain. Parking is usually good, no pets allowed but it makes sense. You must be aware of the right of way rules when it comes to cyclers, pedestrians, and horses.

Jo
Review №71

So beautiful there. No pets are allowed but now that I have been there I can see why. It is so peaceful and full of wildlife. Take a camera you will want photos.

Mo
Review №72

Great walk that makes you feel like you are way out in nature but close to the city for convenience. Wide easy trails. Not too hilly

Ha
Review №73

Awesome experience.About 4.5-mile walk.

Ni
Review №74

Good place for a nice little hike in the city.

Ky
Review №75

What a great place for trail running!

Ra
Review №76

Some trails through pretty woods. Low traffic, very mild slopes, no dramatic scenery. Good local spot to walk or run a few miles.

Gr
Review №77

The cycling around here down Powerline Trail is amazing. The watershed itself is gorgeous. Make sure you heed notice to the signs which prohibit cyclists in parts - respect the rules of the road!

Pa
Review №78

Awesome trails. Quiet and peaceful.

Da
Review №79

We ride our horses in this preserved almost everyday always wonderful people. No joke though about wildlife!

Ke
Review №80

I love to run here I throughout the year with my family. Trails get a little soggy in parts when the rain hits, but less so than other trails in the area. A variety of trail lengths gives you a great deal of options for a day out. Popular with horse riders as well, so maintain trail ettiquete and walk when you see a horse.

Ti
Review №81

Rainforest. Lovely. Several trail options- some paved trails. No dogs. Smaller loops good for children. Free parking

Ro
Review №82

Family friendly, beautiful nature trail, easy trail.

Ka
Review №83

No dogs allowed, but trails a re very well maintained. Beautiful place for a walk or jog.

Za
Review №84

Excellent trail network, good interpretive signage, and beautiful forest.

CA
Review №85

Peacefull and quiet. A wonderfull place to explore nature.

Ti
Review №86

Nice to have some highly preserved (dense forest) green space out here. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed and hardly any trails open to mountain biking = no fun.Its too bad, because it really is a beautiful place to visit. The trails are nice and wide and easily accessible for all rider types looking to enjoy the outdoors on an easier bike ride. I assumed I could do a loop around the park but it ended up just being an out and back along the one trail bikes are allowed on.Id come back for a hike but my dog wouldnt be allowed either...

Jo
Review №87

A wonderfully close walk through what feels like

Em
Review №88

Easy way to surround yourself in nature outside of Redmond. There are a couple picnic tables which make this a great lunch spot, and the bathrooms are always clean.

Le
Review №89

I did a nice 4 mile run and it was very enjoyable. Really nice scenery.

Ba
Review №90

Great running or walking trails. Well maintained. We go there year round.

Ji
Review №91

Great place for walking and running on trails. Some bike traffic but usually not too much and some of the trails dont allow bikes.

Ri
Review №92

A nice, quiet park with lots of neat trails... and Geocaches!

Je
Review №93

A great set of rustic walking trails in the heart of Redmond. Nothing challenging here, as the terrain is fairly flat but there are some small hills to get your legs working and despite the location, there is hardly any ambient city noise. Beware the bears though, according to the signs posted at the trailhead. Plenty of parking available at the trailhead also.

Ha
Review №94

Nice trail for moderate hiking.Needs some rest places for seniors who would like to visit for fresh air and good sightseeing.

Gr
Review №95

Nice kid-friendly walking.

Ke
Review №96

Really nice trail system, easy rolling not anything technical. Ran a race here and it was lots of fun even in the rain

Ad
Review №97

This is a treasure trove of gorgeous walks! My kiddos love it, including my 1 year old

Li
Review №98

Absolutely love Redmond Watershed, the trails are easily accessible from the parking lot, reasonably marked...though likely because I have been so often and appreciate the bathroom at the main parking area. This is a little piece of heaven if youre looking for a soft-surface run without hills.

Ha
Review №99

Beautiful hidden gem. Ill go back for trail running again

re
Review №100

Awesome family friendly place to hike. We really enjoy this location. Only downfall is no dogs.

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  • Address:21760 NE Novelty Hill Rd, Redmond, WA 98053, United States
  • Site:https://redmond.gov/facilities/facility/details/watershedpreserve-56
  • Phone:+1 425-556-2900
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Nature preserve
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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