Kid-Friendly Pump Tracks and Bike Parks for Seattle-Area Families

Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, located in the Sammamish/Issaquah area, is a world-renowned mountain-biking destination. This 120-acre park has 6 miles of designated mountain biking trails. “The Clearing” is the central hub where all these trails connect. There, you will find two pump tracks as well as areas to practice jumps and a covered area. The pump tracks are on the smaller side compared to the others mentioned in this article, but both my kids enjoyed going around and around. My 5-year-old also enjoyed trying out some of the jumps. There is an excitable energy at this place; it was bustling with bike enthusiasts and families when we visited. We enjoyed hanging out for a while and watching some of the more advanced riders take on big jumps.

Just keep in mind that the parking lot for Duthie Hill Park is about a mile away. A lot of families were all on bikes, making this an easy trek. I, however, was not on a bike and did not plan for a big walk. I ended up carrying my 3-year-old and her balance bike most of the way which made it seem like a 10-mile walk! It is also a narrow trail meant for mountain bikes, so you do have to be mindful of fast bikers passing. Plan on bringing a stroller or carrier for younger children if you aren’t all on bikes.

Parking and facilities: The parking lot for Duthie Hill Park is situated near a trail entrance that takes you to the Clearing. There are portable toilets near the parking lot as well as at the Clearing. Keep in mind this place gets very busy on the weekends and the parking lot fills up quickly. Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds.

Location: 26100-26156 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Rd., Issaquah

Next ride: Isthmus Park