Redmond Watershed Preserve

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Sara Ryan

I love this preserve! I generally only take the short path to the pond because dogs arent allowed on the other trails that have trailheads here :( Because of that I dont come here too often, pretty short walk for my pup. Its very beautiful and I always love to sit and watch the ducks, frogs, and turtles go about their business. If youre looking for a quiet little spot to sit back and take in a peaceful view this is a great little gem thats never too busy. If youre looking to take your 4 legged friend out it may not be enough of a walk. Great for an elderly pup that just likes to mosey and relax, a short walk makes you feel like you are at a little pond deep in the forest. Theres a lot of little animals to watch and like I said its not very busy. The paths where pups are not are lower are lowered nice gravel paths. They follow the power lines. The path to the pond is paved. It doesnt have a steep grade and its a pretty easy walk. It cuts through a beautiful old forest, and has little spots to stop and read about the local flora and animals. Theres a section that you can take through the pond/swamp and a section that stays in the dry section of the forest.

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Matt Sheeks

The Watershed is the premier running location for many Eastside and even Seattle based runners. The perimeter loop is about 5 miles, with several shorter options available. Several other trails are accessible from the Watershed. I enjoy the trails in the Redmond Ridge, Trilogy, and Tuscany neighborhoods. You could even piece together a 20 mile long run from here without (hardly) ever touching pavement. The Watershed is also popular with hikers and equestrians. A couple things to watch out for is that pets are not allowed in the Watershed Preserve, bicycles are only allowed on the main pipeline trail, and equestrians are not allowed on the Silers Mill Trail.

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Mike Campbell, Auburn, WA

A friend brought me and my dog here and there were other dogs around, not to mention horses. But on a warm summer day we had it to ourselves for the most part. Part of the preserve is land that has been fairly recently logged. To the east there are great views out the Snoqualmie valley. My friend didnt know it was supposed to be dog free, hes been running and hiking here for years, the newly marked trails were new to him. We accessed it through roads in residential areas, which I guess is not the official entrance. Why no dogs if theyre encouraging horses makes no sense to me. But , if no dogs = wont be coming back. Shame.

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Tim Phillips

Nice to have some highly preserved (dense forest) green space out here. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed and hardly any trails open to mountain biking = no fun. Its too bad, because it really is a beautiful place to visit. The trails are nice and wide and easily accessible for all rider types looking to enjoy the outdoors on an easier bike ride. I assumed I could do a loop around the park but it ended up just being an out and back along the one trail bikes are allowed on. Id come back for a hike but my dog wouldnt be allowed either...

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Reno Wolf

This natural area is in thick woods. Some of these trails are very hilly, narrow and twisty with a natural surface. Roughly half of the watershed trails are pedistrian only. Via Collin Creek trail you have access to the Tolt pipeline trail, Kathryn Taylor park, and several neighborhood trails. I found no facilities or parking other than in nearby Kathryn Taylor park.

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Kevin Davison

I love to run here I throughout the year with my family. Trails get a little soggy in parts when the rain hits, but less so than other trails in the area. A variety of trail lengths gives you a great deal of options for a day out. Popular with horse riders as well, so maintain trail ettiquete and walk when you see a horse.

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Eric Richards

I love the trails here. Pretty good parking lot, too. You can get a good hike in for sure. The trails are well maintained and there are parts that are pedestrian only, so you can avoid the bikes + the need to keep an eye out for a horse having passed through previously. Pretty mellow last time I was there.

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Liz Wilson

Absolutely love Redmond Watershed, the trails are easily accessible from the parking lot, reasonably marked...though likely because I have been so often and appreciate the bathroom at the main parking area. This is a little piece of heaven if youre looking for a soft-surface run without hills.

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Michael Costello

Access to the Redmond Watershed trails are from the south is at the park entrance on the north side of Novelty Hill Road at 218th. There is no access via the private neighborhoods at 220th or 224th Ave NE.

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Ben Feijóo

Did a half marathon here on the trail and it was incredible! It is a beautiful place to be with an enchanting forest. Trails are well preserved, the colors and smells are exhilarating!

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Rosa Adriana Arcos

Did a 4 mile run and it was so gorgeous!! Paths are rock and soft dirt to run on which is great beautiful scenery..great for running alone and with family. Its my new go to spot!!

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Kristine Trumbo

Its so wonderful to have some of our classic Pacific northwest forest preserved yet available to the public for walking, biking and just enjoying!

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Daniel Gorbunov

Not many bike trails - stupid wooden beams in ground caused me to have a major accident and almost fracture my arm!

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Joseph Tatum

Cant say enough great things about this place. Great visit for the family and if youre looking for that walk alone

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Nabil Bugaighis

A very nice easy trail for hiking, biking or trail riding. Well maintained, with restroom at trailhead.

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Patrick Desjardins

Its a nice place since its near of Redmond heart, but there is a lot of horse poops on the ground.

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Elisa Schmitt

Always beautiful. Easy, shaded path with great plants and horse poop. Always love it!

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katie H

Love it here very nice. Cant bring your dog though, which is understandable.

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Brian McCarthy

We rode our bikes past here on the 7 Hills ride. Its a nice place for sure.

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Mackenzie Nesbit

Great low impact hiking with lots of trails. Great Place to bring kids.

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Carl Vander Hoek

Great flat well maintained trail. No pets however. Nice and quiet.

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Eric Chen

Too much horse poop for running Probably fine if youre on a horse

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Sara Puljić

If you like walking or hiking, this is a perfect place to go.

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Marc Marcotte

Nice walking paths with informational signage along the way.

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Jennifer Harris

This a great place for an easy hike with the family.

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Mariano Lozano

Park funded with public money to please horseriders.

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Diego Ramirez Sanchez de la Barquera

Good for a walk too bad dogs are not allowed

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Jennifer Whyte

Another beautiful spot to go to in Redmond

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Soheil Sahraei

Multiple trails, good for family hikes.

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Kevin Simmons

Nice trails, wish it was pet friendly

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Anita Rae Manns

Always beautiful to run the trails

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Steve Ruhl

Nothing. No dogs ruins it.

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Balendran Mugundan

Best place to trail bike

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Erik Turner

Great place for a hike

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Edward Schoessler

Beautiful scenery

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Megan Kamiya

Dogs not allowed

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Randy Warren

Awesome!

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Michael Berg

Gorgeous

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