By hikinglite on May 26, 2008
The Cedar River Trail is now paved (wide, like all rail trails should be) from where it crosses under I 405 to the intersection with the 'Green To Cedar River Trail'. Both trails are bikable, but on ballast from that point on and are very wooded. It is a slight climb most of the way up river, so I would recommend starting down river and working up, so you will have an easier ride back. The trail has some very scenic sections and some other sections along the highway. Part of the trail between I 405 and Lake Washington goes thru downtown and is hard to find/follow and may be closed when the water is high. The section near the Boeing property at Lake Wahington is marked for pedestrians only, but the adjacent road is an acceptable alternative. With only a few road crossings, I had a great time riding this trail.