North Creek Park Boardwalk
1 week ago
Boardwalk wobbly in places, plants encroaching
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Evans Creek Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands
updated yesterday
The trail at Evans Creek Preserve is reported to be in good condition, with no snow or significant obstacles as of September 24 and September 4. The road to the preserve is suitable for all vehicles, and parking is available and not overly crowded on weekdays. A black bear warning is posted in the parking lot, and one hiker reported a brief sighting of a black bear on September 4. The preserve is generally quiet, with the forest offering a peaceful hiking experience.
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The trail at Evans Creek Preserve is reported to be in good condition with no snow as of September 24 and September 4. One hiker noted a few spots where regrading could improve the experience.
The road is suitable for all vehicles, and parking is available. On a weekday morning in early September, there were only two other cars in the lot. Another report from September 24 indicates the preserve was lightly used.
There is a black bear warning posted in the parking lot. One hiker reported a brief sighting of a black bear on September 4, noting that the bear saw them first and disappeared into the woods.
No significant obstacles or hazards have been reported. The trail is described as in good condition, with no snow. One report mentioned a few locations where regrading could improve the hiking.
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Freshyesterday
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Having hiked from the lower parking, I decided to start at the upper lot and go down. The trail was in good shape except for a few locations where regrading would improve the hiking. I had lunch in ...
Recent3 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Skip the gym. Take a weekday hike.There is something wonderfully indulgent about hiking on a Friday morning while most of the world is still getting ready for work.The Sammamish City owned parking lot...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The trails were all in good condition except for Trail 5, which was closed.A few small wildflowers are blooming.The berries are not quite ripe yet, in a few weeks they will be.By the way, some of the ...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Quick trail run to check things out. The lupine meadow is in full bloom in case anyone is wondering! You’ll find it between #4 and #5 on the map. If you’re trying to make a loop as I did, the trail ju...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
It was quiet when we arrived at Evans Creek around 3pm. No one but us to begin with.The trails and forest seem very dry. There are very few sections that are muddy. One section right where the trail i...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Intersection 11 is blocked by a fallen hemlock. Not massive, maybe 12-in (gauged from afar). I was able to pick through the branches to get from 12 to 9, but not everyone may be able to.Also intersect...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
That BCRT is booked for July, so time to get in shape! My local park with a bit of elevation is how I get started. Today was a ~50 min circuit from the upper lot, clockwise one rotation (turn left at ...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Trail was in good condition; signage is clear & helpful as you go through the preserve.Toilets open & clean from upper trailhead.A beautiful sunny day for a walk.
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Restroom: The one closest to lower trailhead is locked.Trails:Wonderful and just what we need today. Hundreds of little yellow mushrooms (yellow trumpets?) on the hillside.Punches:15 – Water definitel...