North Creek Park Boardwalk
1 week ago
Boardwalk wobbly in places, plants encroaching
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Mercer Slough Nature Park
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 month ago
The Mercer Slough Nature Park trails are in good condition, with no snow or significant obstacles reported. The road access is suitable for all vehicles. However, bugs, specifically mosquitoes, were noted as an annoyance in certain areas, particularly east of the slough on August 24. While the trails offer a pleasant walk through a natural area, some trail sections may still have road and train noise. The Winters House is visible but appears closed, and berry ripening is not yet underway as of July 9.
Generated from 15 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
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Wildlife sightings include birds, frogs, and snakes, as reported on July 9. There are also berries noted in the north end of the trail, though not yet ripe as of that date.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
I was hoping the mosquitoes would be gone by now, but alas, no. Started at the South Bellevue Park n Ride, walked to the slough bridge, and that part wasn't too buggy. From the slough bridge we did a ...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The trails were in good condition. Not a lot of views, but a nice walk through a mostly undeveloped area. Although you might still hear road and train noise.I saw birds, frogs, and a couple of snake...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Quick walk around the Mercer Slough trails Sunday morning. We parked at the northern “Bellefields” lot off 118th Ave SE, there are a dozen or so spots there next to the education center, plus a secon...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Beautiful and well maintained trail. Fairly accessible and a great choice for true beginners, families, or those with mobility challenges. Wetland area usually with lots of mosquitos but not too bad r...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Beautiful day out at Mercer Slough. The birds were chattering, the trail was nicely maintained with a few muddy spots.Parking below was easy and the employee at the nature center was friendly and help...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
What a great day for a hike got going early and had the park to myself. I love this area and the surrounding trailsthey are well mentained and easy to follow. This was my first time here, what a trea...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
In the area so did a quick stop to walk the dog. Saw a gorgeous bobcat and for a split second thought it was a statue. Dog didn’t notice it. The crows sure did and boy did the murder of crows grow unt...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Great quiet walk through Bellefields to Swyenlocken boat launch. Saw heron, chickadees, hawk, merganser and crows flying overhead. They are replacing the elevated wooden footbridges near the slough. T...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Attempted to walk the Mercer Slough trails this morning but ran into a couple issues. First, one of the two vehicles in the Environmental Education center lot had been carprowled, even took their whe...
Older16 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Met up with a friend and their dog to do this pretty relaxing walk in nature. We ended up doing a figure 8 route with the Bellefields Loop and Heritage Loop trails and included a visit to the Otsbo Bo...