Trip
Day Hike - Coal Creek Natural Area
Easy hike through the Coal Creek Natural area to Newcastle Beach park
Contacts
- Wed, Apr 10, 2024
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 2 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Coal Creek Parkway between Forest Drive SE and SE 60th St
Bellevue, WA 98006
Time: 9:30am
No parking pass is required. Please remove all valuables from car as high theft area.
We will do a 1.6 mi loop through the Coal Creek Natural Area, then follow the Lower Coal Creek trail northwest to Newcastle Beach Park (2.5 mi) where we will have lunch before hiking back
Hiking track: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/qsVmZTbLGeVj5vwwAJxRqkbq
We will go at a moderate pace (2 mph) with rest breaks as needed. Bring lunch and plenty of water and dress in layers. Hiking poles and waterproof boots are strongly recommended.
For safety we will all hike as a group so please assess beforehand whether this distance/elevation gain/pace will suit you before registering
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes