North Creek Park Boardwalk
Boardwalk wobbly in places, plants encroaching
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Puget Sound and Islands
Wilburton Hill Park trails are in good condition, with main paths being wide crushed gravel and secondary routes being single-track dirt. The park is snow-free and the road is suitable for all vehicles. While no significant obstacles were reported, there were numerous spiderwebs encountered as of August 16. Wildlife sightings have been limited to various forest birds, although an eagle or osprey nest is visible on a sports field light post. The park features second-growth big leaf maple and Pacific madrone trees. Parking is generally plentiful and free, with full restrooms available.
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The main trail routes are wide crushed gravel, with secondary routes being typical single-track dirt. As of August 16, the trails were reported to be in good condition with no major obstacles, though numerous spiderwebs were noted. The park is snow-free.
Wildlife is generally limited to forest bird chatter, though a woodpecker was seen and an eagle or osprey nest is visible on a light post as of August 16. The park's vegetation consists mainly of second-growth big leaf maple with some notable Pacific madrone trees.
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Walked the Wilburton Hill park trails after spending some time at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Sunday morning. The park is one of several along the larger Lake to Lake trail system so it’s easy to g...
We were in town for a soccer tournament and found some time to explore some local parks. First up was Wilburton Hill Park and Bellevue Botanical Garden. Lovely park and gardens to wander around and ...
Nice time wandering the trails at this park with my friend. We got a little sidetracked with the various trails but always found our way back. We sat on a nice bench by a beehive structure, and ended ...
I joined NSSC for their winter hike/walk from Bellevue Botanical Gardens (BBG) through Wilburton Hill park and down through Kelsey Creek Park todayWe met at 10:00 AM it was 50 degrees with overcast sk...
A friend and I met up at Bellevue Botanical Gardens today at 10:30 for an urban hike to beat the dreary weather day.We used the restrooms at BBG and headed out on a figure 8 loop. All the holiday ligh...
Although I’ve lived close by for many years this was my first visit. I will definitely be back! There are still some lovely fall colors, and volunteers were setting up the seasonal light displays.It w...
Quick ramble around the Wilburton Hill park trails between Bellevue Botanical Gardens and Kelsey Creek farm Friday morning. Parking is free and relatively extensive through could be tight if there is...
I've driven to Wilburton Hill Park a couple of times before to park here for Garden d'Lights but have never explored it — I finally got around to it today on a post-work #lovelocaltrails adventure.I p...
We went for a post holiday walk/ hike at Bellevue Botanical Gardens today!It was 48 degrees with partially cloudy skies when we pulled in at 10:15. The upper lot had about 8 cars parked there. The bat...
DisclaimersQuick-and-dirty versionAccess:Main Street entrance (Park info:Wilburton|Kelsey)Round Trip:6.8 milesElevation Range:40'-236'Essential Gear:noneDog-friendly:yesConnecting the two parks requir...