Coal Creek Natural Area

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.
• From the Red Cedar TH of the Coal Creek Natural Area, trails within Bellevue Open Space can also be accessed. See image/attachment 1. This image is taken from "Bellevue Parks and Open Space
  System Plan 2022" (https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2023/Parks-Open-Space-System-Plan-2022.pdf), see pages 158 and 186. The image is provided only as FYI so that you know to which trails this refers to.
  
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• Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Naturalist, Trail Running
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 6.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 500 ft
• High Point: 640 ft

• Land Manager: Bellevue Parks & Community Services
• Parking Permit Required: None
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12