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Big Finn Hill

Day Work Party

Sat Mar 7, 2026: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

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Region

Puget Sound and Islands — Seattle-Tacoma Area

Crew Leader: Melissa Davis

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Overview

Let us get out there and spruce up those trails! Big Finn Hill attracts many different user groups. Families stroll along side adventurous mountain cyclists! Come out and make sure that they all get what they want out of this King County Park.

About the Area

Big Finn Hill Park is the lesser-known cousin to the adjoining Saint Edwards State Park in Kirkland. Its expansive 220 acres are worth exploring and getting to know for their miles of meandering trails fit for mountain biking and casual strolling. Chock-full of tall Douglas-firs, ferns and bright green mosses, it offers possibilities to spot eagles, deer and owls.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description

We will be improving local trails by removing vegetation, improving drains, and resurfacing portions of trail surface. We will dig, cut plants, and move rocks and soil throughout the day along with possibly building a puncheon (wooden bridge) structure!

Hiking Information

The hike to the work site will be 1-2 miles round trip over rolling terrain with stable footing. 

Schedule

  • 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
  • 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
  • Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
  • 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
  • Long pants

Recommended:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots
  • Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

  • Lunch and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

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Directions

Google Maps - Big Finn Hill Parks Baseball fields will be our meet up location (47.724481, -122.23327):


From I-405 N, take exit 20B for Totem Lake Blvd. Turn Left onto Totem Lake Blvd. At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit onto NE132nd St. In 2 miles turn left onto NE 136th. In 0.4 miles turn right onto 84th Ave NE. In 500 ft, turn left on to NE 138th St. In 0.2 miles you'll see the parking lot for the Big Finn Hill Baseball Fields and Finn Hill Park.


From north Seattle, take SR 522 north around the lake towards Kenmore. In Kenmore, turn right onto 68th Ave NE. Continue on Juanita Drive NE. In 1.7 miles, turn left onto NE 141st St. Right turn onto 84th Ave NE. Just past the elementary school, turn right onto NE 138th St. and enter the park. Look for the parking lot for Big Finn Hill Baseball Fields and Finn Hill Park.


This is not our work site, but has bathrooms and space to gather for our morning safety briefing. We will be carpooling from this location to our work site road side parking.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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