Category: Riding

  • Duthie Hill’s first anniversary, June 11

    If you are already a fan of King County Parks on Facebook, this is old news for you. But for the rest of the internets, take a look at our upcoming drawing via our Facebook page. Join KC Parks and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to celebrate Duthie Hill’s first anniversary at the “Duthie Demoversary” this…

  • Trail alert: Burke-Gilman Trail

    We will be doing major improvements along a segment of the Burke-Gilman Trail starting this June. Updates will be frequent, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, if you would like more details, visit the Burke-Gilman construction project page, and or read the recent article by the Seattle Times. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience…

  • Enter new year…

    On average, folks gain 7 to 12 pounds over the holidays. You heard correctly – 7 to 12. So unless you’re packing it on to keep warm this winter, maybe it’s time to hit one of our parks or trails and break a sweat. Visit our online Park finder map for suggestions on activities or…

  • A ride from Sound to the mountains…

    A ribbon cutting took place yesterday opening  Stage 1 of the Issaquah-Highpoint to Preston Trail connection. your dream of riding your bike from Shilshole to Snoqualme Pass is that much closer. Bring water, and while you’re at it pop over Grand Ridge and hit some jumps at Duthie. Pictured from left to right: John Chi,…

  • Saving lives one park at a time

    The New York Times has stumbled across something. It’s called the outdoors. We are huge fans, as a matter of fact *we maintain a healthy chunk of them, so why not come check them out and live a longer/less angry life in the process. * We’re not doctors we just play them outside.

  • Trail alert: Burke-Gilman Trail

    Major safety upgrades on Burke-Gilman Trail require trail closure in Lake Forest Park

  • It’s on like Donkey Kong this weekend!!!

    It has been crazy here prepping for this weekend, and now it is finally upon us. Welcome to the awesome storm that is the weekend of May 22nd, 2010. Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park grand opening. Saturday May, 22nd 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. Raffle, beer garden and BBQ. Directions…

  • Random photo post: Marymoor Connector Trail

  • Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park screen time

    King 5’s Evening Magazine aired their first Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park piece last night. Click here to see it in all its glory. Remember kids don’t try these moves at home…do it at the park.

  • Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park owned by an 8 year old

    Footage from Vholder.com of a little man doing one of the runs at Duthie. Great example of an all-ages bike park. Enjoy, and thanks to seattlefathead for loading it up.

  • “Hard at work so, you can play” case # 1023

    Oh hi I didn’t see you there.  This? Oh nothing it’s just our awesome staff (including the ever capable Backcountry Trails Crew) retrofitting a bridge we had built in partnership with the Washington Trails Association a few years ago on the Grand Ridge Trail. Based off of visitor feedback, visitors of the equestrian kind, we…

  • Backcountry trail maps online – get some

    We just loaded our new backcountry maps to the the King County Virtual Map Counter. Drop by the Backcountry page to see what trails we have to offer and where your next hike, bike or ride will be then hit the counter. Enjoy.

  • Trail Alert: parking lot at 102nd NE in Bothell

    Hey, Sammamish River Trail users: Heads up that the parking lot and trail access at 102nd Northeast in Bothell – aka “the chicken lot” – will be closed Thursday, March 25, for grading and resurfacing.

  • Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park – Seattle Times sneak peek

    Seattle Times did a walk-through of the Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park (opening in May). Give it a read, peruse the photos, and watch the video over at their site or in today’s Outdoors Section…minus the video of course.

  • 25 ways to get your spring on

    The Seattle Times was kind enough to compile a list of great outdoor adventures for you, and … oh what’s this? It appears as though there are at least 4 trips that are in King County Parks – Your Big Backyard. Head on out and get to springing at Cougar Mountain with its trilliums, Sammamish…

  • Your Weekend = Seattle Bicycle Expo

    You live in the Northwest, and odds are you have a bike for leisure or commuting. Why not stay up on and/or drool over all the latest tips, tricks and gear at the Seattle Bike Expo? Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. King County will…

  • Google Maps + Bicycling + King County Parks = awesome

    Google is making it easier to map your tour de King County. The Seattle Times has a great piece on the Seattle Google office, and their relationship to the Burke-Gilman, so get your read on. While we are on the subject, why don’t you tell us what you would like to see in an online…

  • King County Parks Flickr Pool

    In case we don’t talk enough about it, we at King County Parks have a Flickr feed, and with that we administer a King County Parks group (this is a pile of KC Parks-themed photos for you non interweb types). We would love for you to contribute, what we assume will be, your most awesome…

  • Trail Alert: Burke-Gilman trail repairs this week.

    To protect public safety and accommodate heavy construction equipment, the Burke Gilman Trail will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and Thursday, Jan. 7, in the vicinity of 91st Avenue Northeast so crews can make emergency repairs to a damaged portion of the popular route. Trail users are advised that there will be no set…

  • County funding for BNSF Eastside rail corridor proposed

    “Today’s announcement celebrates a big step forward in realizing a vision for a corridor that has the potential to connect millions of people and jobs in East and South King County through high-capacity rail and a foot and bicycle trail.” said Councilmember Julia Patterson. Follow the link to read more.

  • MFG Cyclocross hosting King County CX at Lakewood Park, October 31st.

    Through no fault of its own, MFG Cyclocross found itself in the unenviable position of having to find a new site on extremely short notice for its planned event this weekend. Given MFG’s demonstrated ability to deliver a successful event and to be good park stewards for its “Kick-Off Cyclocross” event at the County’s Big…

  • Duthie Hill mountain bike park moving along.

    Staff had a chance to meet up with Mike Westra from Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance again yesterday.  Mike explained that they are really gearing up for a park that allows for all skill levels, as well as family friendly features.  We hope to have the park open and available to the public in March 2010,…