
Trip
Day Hike - Coal Creek Trail
Beautiful lowland hike for a cold winter day. This is a surprisingly secluded hike in a lovely valley in the heart of south Bellevue. There is a lot of history here as well of railroads, coal mining and bricks from clay. 9.2 miles. 1,500' gain
- Wed, Feb 5, 2025
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Urban Walking, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 650 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a very pleasant hike and easy access from the greater Seattle area. The current weather forecast is for a snow shower here and there. If significant snow is on the roads the trip will be cancelled. The trails could be slippery or have some snow. Microspikes are recommended.
Here is the route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/GHzvxXAUyfuAh9KOq3vu4yW3/
Meet at 10 AM at Newport Covenant Church Park and Ride--12800 SE Coal Creek Parkway, Bellevue, WA
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
- Recommended--microspikes