East Lake Sammamish Trail

All segments are open now on this formerly-contentious trail. From near the junction of 520 & Fall City Road, this trail winds its way on an abandoned railroad track next to Marymoor Park southward through the city of Sammamish, ending in downtown Issaquah. Currently all sections are soft dirt/ gravel, and suitable for mountain bike or hybrid bike tires. An adventurous road biker might be happy with it too! The Sammamish section is open dawn to dusk.		This missing link may one day link to the Bear & Evans Creek Trail. Bridge in the distance is 520.
Location: King County City(s): Redmond, Issaquah, Sammamish, WA	Length: 10.8 miles.
Popularity: Rather	Elevation: Gain 20 Loss 0
Facilities	Trail Condition
Drinking Water: No Restrooms: Yes Benches: No Picnic Tables: No	Surface Type: Unpaved Surface Quality: 7 Scenery: 7 Lighting: 0	Ratings: 0 = none/ the worst 5 = average 10 = excellent
Website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/trails/regionaltrailssystem/eastlakesammamish.aspx
ALERTS:
Effective: 5/1/2010 - 12/31/2010. Issaquah is building a new road underneath I-90 next to the trail to connect downtown and points north. Construction will be completed by the end of 2010. Link for additional information
Maps: Article about the trail Bicycle Issaquah Map City of Sammamish trail page King County Bike Map SE Redmond Trail Expansion Map
Connections: 1. Connects to Sammamish River Trail via Marymoor Connector Trail 2. Connects to the Issaquah - Preston Trail -http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/Files/High%20Point%20Connector%20Press%20Release.pdf 3. The northern end is near the Bear Creek Trail - cross under 520 to connect the two.
Expansions: 2. The trail will be paved in the near future, and new amenities such as restrooms, drinking fountains and additional parking areas added. 3. Development of East Lake Sammamish Trail to go ahead
Directions: The northern end is behind the Redmond Inn. The southern trailhead starts from Gilman Blvd in Issaquah and heads north. Follow signs carefully - there is parking only in designated lots!
Photo Gallery North end of the trail looking towards 520 bridge from the other side than photo #1. North end of the trail looking east/southeast. Around mile 1, the trail links with the Marymoor Connector Trail. The trail winds along the eastern edge of Marymoor Park through a wetlands. Peekaboo view of Lake Sammamish from the trail. An even better view of the lake. Fields and an office park near Lake Sammamish State Park. Nearing the end of the trail -- head under this overpass and you're in downtown Issaquah. Marvin the Martian decorates the underside of the overpass. Near the end of the trail on Front St is the Bike Center with this cool old bicycle.

East Lake Sammamish Trail

Photo Gallery