Location: Issaquah/Sammamish/Redmond
Address: Lake Sammamish State Park to Marymoor State Park
Length: 11 miles
Follow an old railroad route along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish for a pleasant–and blissfully flat–bike ride on the Eastside. Recent improvements have resulted in new paved sections making this popular route better than ever for bikers and runners.
An easy spot to start is by parking at the Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch (you’ll need a Discover Pass to park here). Then set out north toward Redmond. You’ll see stately mansions and get peeks at the lake before arriving on the eastern side of Marymoor State Park.
The trail is friendly for all ages and abilities, although some bikers commute at high speeds. Remember to stay to the right except to pass!
#459 (Visited 8/4/16)
[…] Don’t leave without trying out the network of trails. Look for access at the north end of Sunset Beach and cross Issaquah Creek to wander on the dirt paths that wind through tall grass. It’s possible to connect on foot to the motorized boat launch at the far north end of the park. (The boat launch is accessible by car from E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E) From the boat launch you can continue for a longer walk or bike ride on the East Lake Sammamish Trail. […]