Soos Creek Trail to Lake Meridian Park

Trip

Day Hike - Soos Creek Trail to Lake Meridian Park

Experience fall colors and a variety of wilderness views enroute to beautiful Lake Meridian, where we have our lunch at a sheltered picnic table overlooking the lake and its abundant ducks and geese.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 100 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 500 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 mph

Meet at 9:30 AM in the parking lot for the Gary Grant Soos Creek Park on SE 208th St at the 13600 block in Kent, reached from SR 167 by taking the S 212th St exit eastbound, which becomes SE 208th St.  

This is a relaxing stroll through a scenic urban park abounding with wildlife and diverse vegetation.  There are restrooms at the trailhead, the lunch spot and two intermediate points.  No parking pass is required at the trailhead parking lot.

Route/Place

Soos Creek Trail to Lake Meridian Park


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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