Sammamish River Trail:
Washington
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Description:
The Sammamish River Trail skirts the Army Corps of Engineers river that connects Lake Sammamish to Lake Washington. It connects to the East Lake Sammamish Trail at Marymoor Park and runs north through Redmond, the Bicycle Capitol of the Northwest, past Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia, and other wineries, Redhook Brewery and Wilmot Park in Woodinville, Blythe Park and Bothell Landing in Bothell, and meets up with the Burke-Gilman Trail at the top of Lake Washington in Kenmore to round out the famous Lake Washington Loop.

It serves as the "interstate" for bicycle commuters not allowed to cross Lake Washington on SR 520 between Seattle and the Eastside. It hosts many walking, running, and charity events such as the American Lung Associaton Seattle Marathon.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Free parking is available at nearly all park access points.
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Great Trail
By Grayotter on July 12, 2008
We rode this trail out and back from Maryville Park on a Friday. It is now all asphalt, no dirt. Lots of comfortable stops, drinking fountains and restrooms. Surprisingly almost all flat and beautiful green along a sparkling river.
Gar and Elizabeth Salzgeber
"Nice, Nice, Nice"
By David on September 22, 2006
"This is one of my favorite trails in the Seattle area. My wife & I have ridden numerous times between Tracey Owen Park & Redmond, a distance of about 12 miles, I think. The trail is 99% flat & there are usually many people jogging, skating or walking along the trail, especially when it's sunny outside. On occasion I see a cyclist speeding way too fast & it can get crowded in the summertime. The previous post mentioned looking out for ducks on the trail. I've come close to hitting geese & on my last ride, a chicken was crossing the road (this is not a cheap attempt at a bad joke). This trail is definitely worth taking the family on. There's a nice play area near the Woodinville restroom facilities.

I use the Sammamish to get to the Tolt Pipeline Trail, a great ride for mountain bikes only. There is a sign barely visible from the Sammamish River Trail telling you that you are approaching the Tolt. I found it accidentally one day & unfortunately do not recall where the turnoff is located.

Incidentally, the Sammamish River trail is an extension of the Burke-Gilman Trail."
Very Nice Trail...
By David on February 18, 2005
"It's so nice to be able to see some cranes and ducks, which appear to be following you as you travel on this very nice trail. With numerous spots where one can sit on benches along the way, I definitely recommend this for a family of four. Watch out for the various (unannounced) duck crossings -- I've almost run into a couple."
Trailside restrooms, water at a sports park
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Blyth Park in Bothell to Marymoor Park in Redmond
Counties: King
Trail Length: 11 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Dirt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Horseback Riding, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6032195

Related Links
Guidebook: Learn more about other Washington and Oregon rail-trails in RTC's Washington and Oregon Guidebook.
Trail of the Month: February 2005