A “rail trail” is a former railroad right-of-way that has been converted in to a hiking, biking, and walking path for Washingtonians to enjoy. Our state has several great rail trails worth exploring, one of which parallels the lovely Sammamish River. If you live in Western Washington, check out the beautiful, family-friendly Sammamish River Trail.

The Sammamish River Trail is a 10-mile biking path that stretches from Blythe Park in Bothell to Marymoor Park in Redmond.
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This is part of the Locks to Lake Corridor, a 44-mile regional trail.
This former railroad trail is now a fully paved path, and it's beautiful in any season.
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Western Washington often has mild winters, so it's a great year-round option.
This is one of the most popular rail trails in our state, and for good reason.
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Not only is it well-marked and easy to find, it's sometimes used extensively by commuters as a non-motorized corridor between suburban cities and Seattle.

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Most of the trail takes you along the beautiful Sammamish River, so you'll always be surrounded by great scenery.
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The trail offers sweeping views of the river, the Sammamish River Valley, Cascade foothills, and even Mt. Rainier.
The trail was created with bikers in mind, and you'll see cyclers of all ages enjoying the ride.
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Joggers, skaters, and power walkers tend to enjoy the trail as well. The trail has a very slight grade for its entire length, so it's a pretty easy walk.
We're lucky to have these rail trails here in Washington, which both offer us peaceful places to exercise and pay homage to our railroad past.
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This one happens to end at Marymoor Park, which is one of Redmond's most popular natural areas.

Do you ever utilize Washington’s rail trails? Here’s a list so you can find one in your area.

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