Cherry Creek Falls
5 days ago
Trail is dry and free of bugs
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Juanita Bay Park
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 6 days ago
Juanita Bay Park trails are in good condition with no snow or significant obstacles reported. Parking is available and restrooms are open at both north and south lots as of November 4. The elevated wooden walkways can be slippery when wet, as noted in previous reports from October 22 and September 14. Recent sightings include numerous waterfowl, herons, gulls, and geese. Notably, trumpeter swans have returned, with 13 individuals counted on November 4. A large tree in the southern area has recently fallen. Autumn colors are still visible, and views across the bay are clear.
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What hikers ask about Juanita Bay Park
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Yes, the restrooms at both the north and south lots were reported as open on November 4. This was also true in previous reports from October 22 and September 14.
The elevated wooden walkways over the wetland areas can become slippery this time of year, as noted on November 4. This condition was also mentioned in reports from October 22 and September 14, especially after rain.
Yes, trumpeter swans have returned to the park, with 13 individuals observed on November 4. Other recent sightings include numerous ducks, herons, gulls, and geese.
No major trail obstructions were reported as of November 4. However, a large old tree in the southern area has recently fallen, though it is not described as blocking the trail.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh6 days ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Quick walk around the Juanita Bay trails this morning. Parking is available at both north and south lots but even in off season times can be pretty busy. There is a single large handicap sanican at ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
12 of us from the Seattle Mountaineers Naturalist group enjoyed a beautiful fall morning of birding with 47 unique species seen or heard including 2 Wilson's snipes, 7 killdeer, 2 belted kingfisher, 2...
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Quick walk around the Juanita Bay trails this morning after the rain. Parking is free and relatively plentiful at either the north or south lots. Full restrooms north and south were both still open ...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Juanita Bay is very lush right now. On land and in the water, the plants are all doing their thing. Baby ducks, turtles, eagles and kingfisher. Lots of birdwatchers out today.
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Quick walk around the Juanita Bay park trails this morning. Parking is free at both the southern and northern lots but both were quite busy even on a Monday morning. Full restrooms are open at both ...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
A pretty walk to work off a lovely lunch at nearby Kathakali. Lots of turtles. Birds singing. Red-winged Blackbirds looking for a date. Then we walked over to Juanita Beach Park where there were a lot...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
11 of us beat the parking lot opening to bird from 7:15-10:15 this morning. The gate was still closed so we parked on the street. Portapotty has been removed but restrooms weren't quite open before we...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
First time visiting this park, I lived here for too long before, I experience the beauty this park has to offer, Shame on me. I took my mom for a walk on the boardwalk what a treat if you are a birde...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
11 of us from the Mountaineers enjoyed sunny, windless conditions and 42 bird species this morning. We met just before 8 (despite heavy traffic) and departed the park just after 11. We had some concer...
Older10 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Quick walk around the Juanita Bay park trails between rain events. Parking remains free at both the north and south lots, north is quite a bit bigger. Main restrooms are closed at both lots but ther...