Parking: the main entrance/parking lot is unavailable, under construction (since June 2025). Found 4 parallel parking spots 0.1 miles from the main entrance.

Trail: is overall pretty narrow, came across at least 3 bridges and quite a few stairs. I hiked around 0.8 miles in and turned back. It was very quiet on this showering day, and I could hear rain drops hitting the leaves.

I'd like to return on a sunnier day and hopefully see more folks on the trail

there is a tree down on the trail about a mile for the red cedar trail head. easy to walk over. otherwise a great trail. not too many people out today.

The trail was excellent, well maintained. No bush-whacking necessary. Started from and return to Red Town trailhead since Red Cedar is fenced off for sewer repair. Parking was nearly empty at 8:30 am and almost full at noon on Wednesday. Most hiker went east to Cougar Mt, and we saw 8 others in Coal Creek trail. The water level in the creek is low but there is still water coming down North Fork Falls. The historic info is a nice touch and the trail is very well signed. Many maples, red cedars and hemlocks, and the blackberries are ripening. Overall, a great hike so close to the city!

Part of the tail is closed as they upgrade or repair part of the sewer system, at the coal creek trailhead as it’s closed. But there is a reroute. So you can still do the Trail end to end.

Trailhead is closed for maintenance (coal creek pkwy se) but you can take a sharp turn to forest dr se and park on the road side ( about 4-6 cars parking). You’ll see the trail entrance which can merge into the main trail, leading to red town.

Support beams of bridges can still smell the painting. Multiple spider webs along the trails.

Other than that, the trail is all covered with shade, very comfortable during the hot summer days!