8 Kid-Friendly Hikes Just 90 Minutes (or Less) From Seattle
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Enjoy a kid-friendly hike at Evans Creek Preserve. Photo: courtesy City of Sammamish
Evans Creek Preserve, Sammamish
With short hiking trails and boardwalks completed a few years back, Evans Creek Preserve sits on the site of a former 170-acre farm on the northern border of Sammamish. Wander through wetlands, meadows and forest. Spot birds from four viewing platforms. Look for deer, find a group of bigleaf maple trees and count all of the short bridges over the wetlands.
Length of trail/difficulty: Approximately 2 miles of mostly level trails and one long boardwalk make for easy hiking for walkers of any age. This is a hiker-only area, but dogs on leashes are welcome.
Getting there: Find directions on the WTA website. Park patrons must use the designated parking lot, which is located in a residential area. No parking pass required.
Next hike: Paradise Valley
