Cherry Creek Falls
5 days ago
Trail is dry and free of bugs
5 this month · 78 reports
Redmond Watershed Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 week ago
The Redmond Watershed Preserve is currently in excellent condition, with trails being clear, nicely brushed back, and drainages recently cleared as of October 30. The area is snow-free and suitable for all vehicles. Wildlife sightings include Douglas squirrels, small forest birds, woodpeckers, ravens, and varied thrush. The most striking feature is the vibrant fall color, particularly from the big leaf maples, creating a "golden palace" effect within the forest. Numerous mushrooms are also present along the eastern trails. Pets, other than horses, are not permitted on the property.
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The trails are in excellent condition, all clear, nicely brushed back, and drainages have been recently cleared as of October 30. Hikers share some trails with equestrian users and mountain bikers, though neither were seen by one reporter on October 30.
Parking at both the north and main southern lots is free and relatively plentiful as of October 30. Full restrooms are available and in great shape at the south lot, with no facilities at the north lot.
The fall color is a significant draw, with large groves of big leaf maples glowing brightly as of October 30. Underneath, vine maple and hazel nut provide additional splashes of color.
Wildlife has been fairly abundant, with reports of Douglas squirrels, small forest bird chatter, woodpeckers, a raven, and varied thrush as of October 30. Banana slugs and beetles were also noted on October 21.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Walked the Redmond Watershed trails this morning in the scattered sprinkles before the heavier rain showed up. The route was a fairly basic counter clock-wise loop from the northern parking lot with ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Another beautiful fall day that we took advantage of by hiking at the Redmond Watershed. The south parking lot was mostly empty when we arrived at 3:20pm. We saw 2 young horseback riders heading back,...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Walked the Redmond Watershed trails Friday morning in the rain. The route was a counter clock wise figure 8, crossing in the middle, with side excursions to Tree Frog Pond on the south and the pond i...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Went on this hike with a family member on Monday, and had lots of fun looking around at all the spring foliage and plants, though there weren't any berries quite yet at the time. The morning was nice ...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
We went for a hike with a 4 year old, did part of the trillium trail, looped to the pipeline trail, and back to the parking lot through the powerline regional trail. Took us about an hour and a half a...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Quick walk around the Redmond Watershed trails Tuesday morning. I’d attempted to use the online AI infused robot meteorological prognosticators to pick a time least likely to be soggy, but… it rained...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Just before and following a 2-hour Moss, Lichens and Liverworts class through the Mountaineers, I dashed over to the little lake to check for any waterfowl and ended up with 15 species including a bel...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Note1. No pass is needed to hike here.2. No pets allowed on this trail, except horses.3. Trails are mixed use - so watch for the signs as you venture into different trails inside.This was my first tim...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Nice hiking area with lots of interconnecting trails.Tip to tail, about 5 miles. Many of the trails are mixed use, for hiking, biking, and horse riding.Toilets are located in the parking lot.I think t...