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Evans Creek Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 month ago
The trail conditions at Evans Creek Preserve are excellent as of October 10. Hikers can expect colorful fall foliage and sprouting mushrooms, creating a scenic autumnal experience. The trails are well-maintained, with wooden bridges over small creeks adding to the charm, as noted on October 6. While the preserve is generally snow-free, a connector between posts 5 and 8 was reported as closed due to flooding on October 6, though it is reportedly easy to navigate around. Parking is available in both lower and upper lots, with the lower lot described as accommodating about a dozen cars and being lightly used on a weekday as of September 24. A bear warning is present in the parking lot, and a black bear was reportedly spotted in the preserve on September 4.
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As of October 6, the connector between posts 5 and 8 was closed due to flooding. However, it was noted that this closure is easy to work around.
The lower parking lot can hold about a dozen cars and was lightly used on a weekday as of September 24. The upper lot is also available for parking.
A black bear warning is posted in the parking lot, and a black bear was seen in the preserve on September 4.
The trails are generally in good condition, with wooden bridges over small creeks. Some locations could benefit from regrading for an improved hiking experience, as noted on September 24.
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Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The trail is in amazing condition. Moss is blooming. Mushrooms are sprouting. The leaves are colorful.The air is crisp.
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Clear, woodsy trails at Evans Creek Preserve with a touch of autumn. Parked at the lower parking lot and hiked in an S-shape for a 2.0-mile ish hike. Trails are well kept, and the wooden bridges over ...
Older1 month ago
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 ...
Older2 months 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...
Older5 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 ...
Older5 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...
Older7 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...
Older8 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...
Older8 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 ...
Older9 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.