5 Kid-Friendly Hikes With Wider Trails for Seattle-Area Families

The Issaquah–Preston Trail spans over 5 miles, from Issaquah eastward to Preston. It connects to some other larger, more popular trails in the area, including the East Lake Sammamish Trail. Enjoy views of Issaquah Creek on this wide, flat, tree-covered trail that is well-suited to a stroller or even bikes. This is an out-and-back walk, so you can make it as long or as short as you like. An easy access point is directly off of I-90 at exit 20.

Find it: Use the Grand Ridge East Fork Trailhead parking lot for access to this trail. From I-90 East, take exit 20 and turn left. Pass underneath I-90 and park in the gravel lot. Walk through the gate and over a bridge, and you have reached the trail. No parking pass is required. Note that there are no restrooms at this trailhead.

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