Weowna Park — Sunday, Mar. 16, 2025

A nice hidden gem near Bellevue, right next to busy W. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE. Don't be put off by the initial steep ascent. After that it's a gentle slope down again to the creek and waterfall, which is ironic since the waterfall is actually right next to the road but there is no trailhead there. So this trail truly is "uphill both ways"...

The tiny trailhead was almost full when I got there around 4:30 pm and I was lucky to get the last spot. I was the last one to leave though. I hiked the whole length of the trail, including the loop at the end. It took just over two hours, even though I stopped often to look at things and take pictures. The trail was in good shape, with occasional muddy spots that were easy to cross. Not many people, and the dogs I saw were on leash.