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Print Friendly MapThe Eastrail (or formerly, Eastside Rail Corridor Trail), built on a former BNSF freight railroad, will one day traverse 42 miles through King County, connecting Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Woodinville. It will also serve as a "spine" in the area's trail systems, by connecting 175+ miles of trails.
Right now the trail is open in several segments, some of which have their own separate trail identities including Eastrail North, Jane Hague Way, Cross Kirkland Corridor and the Redmond Central Connector. Eastrail (South) makes up the southernmost portion of this trail network.
About the Route
Eastrail (South) makes up the southernmost end of the entire Eastrail is located near Renton’s Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, where travelers will find a boat launch, swimming beach, and a playground. From there, the trail heads northward, tucked between Lake Washington and residential neighborhoods along Lake Washington Boulevard. The trail is largely tree-lined, but trail users will have glimpses of the lake along the way.
Bellevue’s Newcastle Beach Park is near the northern end of the trail, where trail users can enjoy swimming and picnicking, and have access to a children’s play area and a nature trail.
Trail users should note that the southernmost section of the trail in Gene Coulon Park is off limits to bike traffic.
Connections
The southern end of the trail is near to the Cedar River Trail.
Eastrail South runs between Lake Washington Blvd. SE (Bellevue) and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (Renton), where parking is available.
Parking is also available at:
See TrailLink Map for more detailed information and all parking options.
I walk the trail almost every day. I enjoy the clean paved portion, but the southernmost portion still has not been paved. It is dusty, dirty and uninviting. Recent inquiries as to when trail will be completed (paved) are not returned. With the recent 25 - 30% increase in property taxes, it seems earlier "lack of budget" excuses don't hold merit. Please pave the final portion of the trail!!
Very disappointing, it is such a nice trail but you can’t take your dog to walk there
Beautiful trail and very well maintained park. I started the trail at the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Got a little over a mile in and the trail is closed in this end for restructure. I was a little disappointed. Other than that it’s a great trail to walk. Paved and flat. A few slight inclines, but easy enough for people just starting out. It’s a good workout.
You can’t ride your bike but there’s a really nice playground for the kids
Currently under construction and fenced off.
Looks like a great trail, but it appears to be closed for renovations. Not sure how much of it is closed, but the trailhead is under construction.
We were looking forward to trying out the ERC today since we were short on time but wanted to get in a ride. We arrived at Newcastle to find that the trail is closed for paving for the 2 miles bet Newcastle and Seahawks training facility. Riders are using on-road detour but hills were prohibitive for my new rider and we prefer trails to shared roads for kiddo’s safety. Decided to head to Cedar River Trail instead (which also had a detour but a shorter one on sidewalk)
FYI if you start at the Gene Coulon park on the south end, the trail starts OUTSIDE the park where the train tracks are. Follow the tracks north and it turns into the trail. Also, dogs are not allowed in the park and the fines are pretty stiff.
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