Dry trails in good condition. Tons of dragonflies where the trail crosses over the PSE power line trail.

Trail run through the Redmond watershed preserve. Arrived around 9am, just a few cars in the lot, when we left just after 10, it was mostly full. The preserve is expansive with nice wide paths, so only crossed a few groups during the time we were running, including a pair of bikers. Trail is in great condition and the trees provide wonderful shade for all of the trails, except the powerline trail.

There is a grid system for the preserve as well, which we found handy for keeping track of where we were, a map at the entrance in the parking lot by the bathrooms has details. In the A9 area we saw a young buck and a doe just a few meters off the trail. A great place to get away from the summer heat!!

We ran 9.72 km using the trails which go close to the perimeter of the park. 

Note: Pets are not allowed in the preserve. Bathrooms are in excellent condition and there is a shoe washing station.

It was a great morning to spot wildlife! Arrived at 7:20 to an empty lot. Most notably I believe I saw a bobcat (medium dog sized, light brown color, pointed ears) from a distance, but it ran off the trail into the woods. Also spotted a deer, chipmunks, and had a long opportunity to watch an owl first perched on a tree but then it flew down to a log by a pond and rinsed off. Trail is in great shape and has very nice bathroom facilities. 

Our trip was so fun! It was pretty rainy when we got there but surprisingly it wasn't super muddy. The dirt just stayed in the same spots unless you run. The trails were pretty narrow but enough for 2-3 people walking together. The trails were also pretty clear with no big bushes or branches sticking out in the way. We went to the Coniferous Forest and it was pretty easy with a little uphill and some downhill. It was super peaceful in the rain and no one else was there. The parking lot was not crowded at all and there was ample parking space right at the trail head and also in other areas to start. This made for easy access and gave us a chance to start somewhere else next time if we wanted. Overall it was so fun and we had the best trail conditions given the rain. I would for sure come back again as I didn't get too dirty and would highly recommend this trail to anyone who lives in Seattle:)

Walked the Redmond Watershed trails on this surprisingly nice Saturday morning.  We parked at the north lot off 218th Ave NE - parking is free.  There are no restrooms at this lot but there are next to the southern lot.  The trails are in surprisingly good shape given all the rain we’ve had - no real issues.  Do note - pets are not allowed so leave Harry the hamster and Penelope the python at home.  

In addition to the watershed trails we also made a quick excursion along the Kari’s Bog trail which can easily be reached off the very north east corner of the park.  Basically leave the park, walk 30 feet and hang a right (south) on to Kari’s Bog.  This additional trail is part of the Trilogy trails complex and while is not overly interesting by itself it does take you to a super nice overlook of the big eastern pond in about a half mile (which you can’t even see from anywhere in the watershed.)  Total mileage for the loops and side trip to Kari’s bog was about 5.  

Not an overwhelming amount of wildlife out this morning but lots of late spring/early summer song birds, a number of red winged black birds, an osprey at Kari’s bog and a pair of raven flying around.  The ponds also have quite a few frogs chirping and croaking.  An easy walk on a beautiful morning.  

Link to further info about the watershed - https://www.redmond.gov/facilities/facility/details/watershedpreserve-56