Cherry Creek Falls
5 days ago
Trail is dry and free of bugs
5 this month · 78 reports
Paradise Valley Conservation Area
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 week ago
The northern section of Paradise Valley Conservation Area is closed due to hazard trees until 2028, with no warning signs posted at the southeast entrance as of October 31. The remaining trails are snow-free and reported in good condition, with the road suitable for all vehicles. Fall foliage was noted on October 12. The parking lot has numerous potholes but is generally passable with caution, and features a single, surprisingly well-maintained porta-potty as of September 3. Minor deadfall was reported on September 3, but most trails are well-maintained, with signage indicating work by the Evergreen Mountainbike Alliance.
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What hikers ask about Paradise Valley Conservation Area
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No, the northern section is closed due to hazard trees caused by root rot and is expected to remain closed until 2028. There are no warning signs at the southeast entrance.
The trails are snow-free and generally in good condition, with recent maintenance noted by the Evergreen Mountainbike Alliance as of September 3. Some minor deadfall was reported on September 3 but was easily navigated.
The road to the conservation area is paved and suitable for all vehicles. The parking lot, however, is full of potholes and requires slow driving, as noted on September 3.
A porta-potty is available in the parking lot. It was reported as surprisingly in good condition and upgraded to a larger ADA unit on September 3, though it was noted as disgusting in August 18.
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Recent1 week ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Was I surprised as I did a walk from home into the Paradise Valley Conservation Area. There are no warning signs at the southeast entrance, and possibly none at the other southern entrances. A subst...
Recent4 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
it was beautiful and fall foliage.
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Great place to get out and explore some nice easy trails. Plenty of well-marked paths to choose from. Road to get there is paved, but the parking lot isn’t and it’s full of holes so take it slow.
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Walked the Paradise Valley Conservation area trails Thursday morning from the main lot. Parking is free and there is room for 35-40 vehicles. It is full of potholes but nothing terrible if you go sl...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Red Alder Trail Heads Up !there’s a 4” diameter log down about a foot or two off the ground about .3 miles in, after the switchbacks (from the first turn off to red alder from mainline)wanted to let b...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Biked a loop around the park riding every trail bikes are allowed on except ephemeral. All trails are in good condition however the bathroom at the lot is disgusting and has been for months, do your b...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Nice Western Washington lowland forest hike. No big payoffs like view or waterfalls. Just forest. Many of the trails are open to bikes and horses. I saw families, people with dogs, and a few mountain ...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
This trail is boring in the summer, no spring flowers, no fall color and all the streams are dried up. However it was the first day of #HikeaThon and you make do with what you have. Loo is gross, go b...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
A common, local trail to many ! Just reporting on the mainline trail, about 1.7 mi from the TH there is a 6” diameter tree down. Should be easy enough to saw through, but as it’s on the mainline trail...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Did a short 2.5 mile loop via Mainline, Wetland Plateau, Southern Traverse, Forest Ridge trails. The passages are narrow, not much of an outlook, you just keep staring under your feet.Encountered a bl...