Cherry Creek Falls
5 days ago
Trail is dry and free of bugs
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Carkeek Park
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 2 days ago
Carkeek Park's trails are mostly in good condition, though recent beaver activity has caused significant flooding and closure of the main wetland trail as of November 08. This beaver activity is also impacting the salmon run, with few sightings reported in the wetland area. Fall colors were noted as being at or near peak around October 28, with an estimated one to two weeks remaining. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and parking is free but can be full by late morning on weekends. Restrooms near the main parking lot are open and functional.
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What hikers ask about Carkeek Park
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The main wetland trail is closed due to flooding caused by new beaver dams as of November 08. This flooding is extensive enough to impact the salmon run.
Few salmon have been observed in the wetland area east of the railroad tracks as of November 08. There were two deceased salmon west of the tracks, and reports suggest they are having difficulty navigating past the new beaver dams.
Beyond the wetland area, the trails are generally in good condition and snow-free as of November 08. However, there are reports of fallen trees and a bridge being out in other sections.
Fall colors were reported to be at or near peak around October 28, with an estimated one to two weeks of peak color remaining depending on weather.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh2 days ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Walked the Carkeek park trails Sunday morning in the clear but blustery weather. Parking iis free and plentiful but was completely full when we left at 11:00 AM. The full restrooms next to the main ...
Recent1 week ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Fall colors are at or near peak. I estimate about one or two weeks left, depending on any storms knocking down the leaves.Salmon are just beginning to show up, I saw about three. The Salmon Steward sa...
Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
A gorgeous fall day for a hike in our wonderful neighborhood park. Trails all in good condition. No salmon yet (not certain how they'll get past all the new beaver dams!)
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Today on the trail we found there were many ways to explore the park. We parked on 100th and entered through the McAbee entrance (behind the QFC). The trail is damp at this entrance with some streams ...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
I've been visiting Carkeek Park frequently the last few months to check out the beaver activity. In this photo, we're trying to locate a new beaver dam under the bridge (on the side road to the old mo...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
I’ve been to Carkeek Park MANY times and did not know of the great trails - the South Bluff, South Ridge, North Traverse and all the short Hillclimb trails for elevation. Made the mistake of going out...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Arrived at 10:30a on a cloudy, cool Sunday. I took the last parking spot. There are not toilets at this trailhead.I was a little worried starting out. Along the initial set of switchbacks is lots o...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
On my most recent trip to Carkeek Park, I enjoyed the trails heading to the north meadow through Piper's creek and the south bluff. Had some lunch leftover so sat in one of the campsite areas in the f...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The beaver pond is mostly drained, showing a good view of the beaver Lodge from the south side of the creek.
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
I did a double walk on the Piper Creek Trail; once using the "Hillside" and then the "South Ridge" trails to do a loop from the QFC parking lot via the Eddie McAbee entrance and continuing to the Mary...