We arrived at the main TH at 9 am and had no trouble finding parking in this large, paved lot.  There are new, heated bathrooms at the TH, always a great bonus.

We started our hike on Trillium Trail and followed it for a while until it connected with Pipeline Trail. At that intersection, we took a short (~.5rt) spur trail to a pond and bridge, very pretty.  Back at the intersection, we took, Pipeline Trail until it connected with Collins Creek Trail.  We took Collins Creek to Siler's Mill Trail, which goes past a stream and pond.  We followed that trail for a while until it connected back up with Pipeline Trail, which lead us back to the TH.

This is a very pleasant hike in beautiful forest with ponds, bridges and streams.  It was serene throughout today, with very few other hikers.  We ran into a number of trail runners particularly in the last half or the hike.   The trails were all in great shape.  This is a wonderful, close-in spot for a beautiful day in the woods.  We'll be back.

Walked the Redmond Watershed trails Thursday morning doing the big external loop counter clockwise from the north parking lot and included the two small ADA and interpretive loops on the south end.  Mileage for this large, messy loop is just about 6 miles even, but there are many other shorter/easier options.  Parking is plentiful and free at both the north lot off 218th Ave and the main south lot along NE Novelty Hill Rd.  No restrooms at the north lot but the full restroom at the south lot are open and in good condition.  Paper trail maps were fully stocked at both trailheads - a nice touch.  With our recent August in April weather all the trails are dry and in good condition.  Interestingly there is a bunch of big blowdown from this winter but it’s all been bucked up and out of the way - the maintenance folks have been working their butts off, kudos.

There are a good number of spring flowers out, salmonberry, trillium, miner’s lettuce, huge patches of skunk cabbage, oregon grape, red currant, yellow pond lily, evergreen violet, etc.  The ponds are full of song birds and ducks.  One big raven made an appearance >grok, groking< above the forest canopy.  Nothing super spectacular but a nice, quiet, walk in the woods.  

It was enjoyable hike. We did a loop which is about 4 miles. Not at all crowded. Biking on this trial should be fun too.

Trail is still obstacle free. The parking lot was nearly empty at 9AM and filled up by 11AM.

Fun trail, very windy but thats not a bad thing. all the trails where clear. there was some foot traffic and a few people on horses but everyone was kind and respectful.