Best Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes Around Seattle
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Exploring Swan Creek. Photo: Devon Hammer
Swan Creek Park, Tacoma
Distance: 2.38 miles
Location: East Roosevelt Avenue and East 42nd Street, Tacoma
Description: A hidden slice of nature within a few miles of city hustle and bustle, Swan Creek Park is full of alder and cedar trees, plus vine and bigleaf maples that change to vibrant shades of red, gold and orange in the fall. We often just wander from the entrance to the creek, though there is a 2-mile trail that follows the creek. It does get wet and muddy, so wear boots.
Directions: Driving south on Interstate 5, take exit 135 toward East 27th Street. Then take Portland Avenue East to East 44th Street and park in the Swan Creek Park Community Garden lot.
Next stop: Lord Hill
