Coal Creek Natural Area

An easy, 6 mile urban hike with 500 ft in elevation gain. Walk through a canopy of second growth forest in Coal Creek Nature Area to adjoining Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.

getting there

Take Exit 10 off of I-405 and drive 1.2 miles east on Coal Creek Parkway. At the bottom of the hill, the parking area in on the left, across from a "No Left Turn" sign. Drive until you can around and approach from the south to enter the Red Cedar Trailhead (200 ft).

notes

  • The east side of The Coal Creek Natural Area is served by the Red Town Trailhead and our Coal Creek route/place.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • 640 ft
Map
  • Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Frontcountry Trail Run - Coal Creek Natural Area

Trail Running Trip
Evening Coal Creek trail run, followed by hangout at Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria for food
Difficulty: Easy
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Sep 25
Foothills Branch
Brian Gale

December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Coal Creek Natural Area

Trail Running Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 4-6 miles. You will need to complete 2
Difficulty: Easy
Thu, Dec 14, 2023
No Prerequisites
8 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Nov 15; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Amalija Kopac

January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Coal Creek Natural Area

Trail Running Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Thu, Jan 11, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Dec 15; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Amalija Kopac
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  • Coal Creek Park
  • Coal Creek Trail
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