Redmond Watershed Preserve — Saturday, Apr. 5, 2003

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

After 3 days of other lowland hikes we decided to check out the Redmond Watershed Preserve. Driving directions: From SR520 continue onto Avondale Road. Proceed north for 1.25 mi. Turn right on Novelty Hill Road for 2.4 mi. The park entrance is on the left across from 218th NE. This is the south entrance. A nice map is avail. at the kiosk by the restroom. We opted for the Trillium trail/Collin Creek trail/Siler's Mill trail loop which took about 2 1/2 hours with a brief snack stop at the black water pond on Siler's Mill trail. This is a much more pleasant park than I had imagined and we only saw two other parties until the end of the trip. Pets are not allowed in the park; however the first couple we encountered (runners) had a large dog-no leash. As urban walks go this one is pretty darn nice.