Quick walk around the large exterior loop of Redmond Watershed from the north lot early Tuesday to take a break from the Christmas crazies. Both the north lot (off 218th Ave NE) and the main/south lot (off NE Novelty Hill Rd) are free and sizable. Restrooms at the south lot are open and in great condition. No facilities at the north lot. There was evidence of quite a few recent blow down from our storms last month but all had been taken care of and the trails are in excellent condition. Mileage for the loop plus out and back excursions to frog pond on the south end and the larger pond in the northwest corner is just over 5 miles with an easy not quite 400’ gross vertical. Do note - no pets allowed so keep Patty the Parrot and Igor the Iguana safe at home.
Not a bunch of wildlife out today but there were some ducks, a big woodpecker and one raven calling overhead. Views of the various ponds are more open with the leaves off the trees. If you have a keen eye, you can see an occasional springboard notch in the side of a huge old cedar stumps and where the walking trail follows the long abandoned logging railroad grades. A very nice and convenient forest walk if you are in the area - would make a great holiday walk.
Weblink to park info -
https://www.redmond.gov/facilities/facility/details/watershedpreserve-56
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