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Redmond Watershed Preserve — Jul. 4, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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jennekehikes
WTA Member
Outstanding Trip Reporter
200
  • Ripe berries

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Went for a quick jaunt through the Redmond Watershed Preserve. Trails are mostly flat, wide and well-maintained, good for all ages. The signage is excellent with maps and directional signs at every major intersection. Parking lot was maybe a third full at noon on this holiday Wednesday, and I passed less than two dozen people on my hike, mostly trail runners. Most of the trails are mixed use, so watch for bikers and horses on trail, as well. Plenty of ripe red huckleberries right now. 

I formed a roughly 3.7 mile loop with the route in the map below.

Redmond Watershed Preserve — Jun. 12, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
keyedhiker18
Beware of: bugs
 

I went to the watershed at around 1:00 pm on 6/12/18 and even though they were wet the trails were in good condition. I was surprised at the number of bugs on the trail at the time of day and time of year I went on this hike. I would bring bug spray if I were you. 

Redmond Watershed Preserve — Jun. 11, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
4 photos
Unicorn
25
  • Wildflowers blooming
  • Ripe berries
 

I arrived at the Redmond Watershed Preserve trailhead around 7:45 am on Monday morning ready to get in a good workout before heading into the office.  I hiked a loop through the Preserve, starting on the Trillium Trail and returning by way of the Pipeline Regional Trail.  Despite the recent rains, the trails are easy to follow and not too muddy.  The Preserve seems less buggy than when I was previously here about a month ago, but that could have been due to the early hour.

The Redmond Watershed Preserve is one of my absolutely favorite trails and I hike it frequently.  I often encounter deer in my ramblings, and this time I happened to have my camera handy.  Lucky me!

More details and photos from my last hike through the Preserve in May are available at my blog:
Exploring one of the Seattle Area’s Best-Kept Secrets: The Redmond Watershed Preserve

Redmond Watershed Preserve — May. 14, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
4 photos
Unicorn
25
Beware of: bugs
 
Earlier this week I arrived at the Redmond Watershed Preserve bright and early with my camera in tow.  The parking lot was empty at that early hour, although the restrooms were already unlocked.  I set out on the Connector Trail next to the restrooms, but took an immediate right and walked around the parking lot to the beginning of the Trillium Connector Trail.  I immediately felt the hush of the woods enfold me as I began my walk. There’s a magical quality about this place that keeps me coming back.
The trail soon intersects the Powerline Regional Trail, so-called because of its location beneath a set of towering electrical cables. The woods have been cleared here, proving views all the way to the Olympic Mountains to the west.  After snapping a few photos, I plunged back into the woods along the Trillium Trail, heading north.
Here the trail winds through the woods, following a broad path that is wide enough for a small car.  Horses are allowed on this part of the trail as evidenced by the droppings on the path, although I did not run into any horses today.  The trail has a gentle grade and is a favorite for trail runners.  I could tell that a race was recently held here from the arrows left behind on the ground to mark the way.
After 1.8 miles, I briefly turned off of the Trillium Trail towards the Old Pond Trail.  I don’t typically head over to this part of the Preserve, but I thought it would be fun to check out the pond.  A bench sits at the edge of the pond and is a nice place to eat a snack and contemplate life.  I didn’t linger, however, as the bugs were particularly bad today.  I’ve been coming to the Preserve for years and the bugs were worse today than I have ever seen them.  They’re not as bad if you keep moving, however, so I headed back to the Trillium Trail and kept going.
Here the Trillium Trail heads east and loops past the north trail entrance.  There’s a second smaller parking lot here.  I’ve run into deer a few times by the north parking lot, but didn’t see any today.
At this point, the main trail naturally curves southward and turns into the Pipeline Regional Trail...
More details and photos are available on my blog:

Redmond Watershed Preserve — Apr. 9, 2018

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Kronst
WTA Member
200

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Rating:  2 of 5 stars
My opinions:  This was a nice “stroll in the park” type hike.  Lots of nice trees.  A nice winter hike. 
Snow:  None.
Trail conditions:  A little muddy, but fine.
NOTE:  There is a shoe cleaning station by the bathroom.  Very nice!
Bugs:  None.
Time: The Trillium Trail & Siler’s Mill Trail loop took two 60ish guys 2.5 hours. 
Views:  None.
Flowers:  Trillium & Skunk cabbage.  Nice.
Parking & Road Conditions:  No problem getting to the parking lot with any type of car.